I lost my husband in June during lock down to bowel cancer. It's now 5 months on and I'm still finding it very hard to accept. With all these restrictions it's difficult to try and move forward. My parents live abroad so seeing them is a no no. I miss him terribly and can't see light at the end of the tunnel. I'm told it will get easier. Michelle X
Martin,
Can't believe you have been to so many places that were part of my childhood. Yes I didn't need a sat nav as Steve was it. And knew every garage to get a Costa coffee.lol. Yes it would be good to talk again.
Hope you sleep well.
Nite Martin.
Take care
Michelle. X
OMW!! You 2 should seriously meet up!! it's like being a fly on the wall on First Dates (ch 4) you sound like mcc and lizzy so much in common like a Mills & Boon (please don't take anything the wrong way) I mean it all lightheartedly
It's been nice reading your messages
It's lovely to see/read when people have connections to places or things not connected to our personal situations (cancer). keep chatting you sound like you have a good knack for banter xx
Hi Michelle, I lost my partner in April.My whole family lives abroad,so they couldn't even come to the funeral or just fly over here to support me because of lockdown. I was devastated. 3 days after my partner died,my dad suddenly died. And I couldn't fly there and be on my dads funeral. My whole world just fell apart. In August,my grandma suddenly died, and I thought that's it, I can't take any more pain. But I'm still here,heartbroken to the last bit,missing my partner,my dad and my grandma so much every day. There is no advice at the end,I just wanted to share my story with you,hoping it might help you.I miss my partner every second of the day,but I guess,we take one day at the time,like we have been advised to by everyone more experienced and wiser. Take care Michelle x
Hi Zuzanka,
I'm so sorry for all the loss and pain you have endured this past year. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. To loose your partner as I know is hard enough but to loose your Dad and Grandma so close together is awful. Yes the pain is unbearable at times but like yiur you I'm still here. I really appreciate you sharing your story and reaching out to try and help someone else.
Take care
Michelle. X
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