I lost my just over week ago to cancer she had terminal cancer she was having treatment for it but it spread I'm coping with it at the moment her funeral is next Saturday I now it's guna hit me on that day and after when I'm at home by myself and not having her around me
Hello Andrew
Really sorry to hear your news, this really is the worst of times, your emotions are so raw at the moment, if you can, accept support from family and friends please do, give yourself time and the opportunity to grieve,maybe talk to your GP, there are various support options, it’s so important to be kind to yourself,
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feel free, to share your feelings on this forum, there are many here who understand your pain, we are here to help you
Thinking of you.
sending you strength and love
Linda You are my best memory, You are all of my best memories
Hello
i am told that very early on, the body masks some of the emotions, while dealing with practical stuff. I prepared 3 pin boards of photos of Linda, from holidays family visits her childhood etc. I surprised my self I was managing so well, but once the practical stuff was finished, bank accounts etc. I was in a mess, that’s when I saw the G.P. For help. I have lots of family photos to scan, but can’t bring myself to do it.
It may well happen differently for you, but please be prepared, that your mind will concentrate on your loss, once the practicalities are complete. Please give your self time and the opportunity to grieve, it’s a long path, and you need to take it slowly.
sent you a friend request, if you want to PM me, if you feel unable to share openly, feel free to do so. I don’t have much in the way of answers, but will always listen
take care
Linda You are my best memory, You are all of my best memories
Today I am feeling it today had go and get my new suit for my wife's funeral at the weekend and also had to deal with the department of works and pensions to try and get some bereavement payments help me they were very understanding I just found it hard to communicate to them
Well done on doing a couple of important jobs today Communicating with the bereavement teams is a difficult thing to do but they're trained to be patient with us bereavers, it's a job I'm sure I wouldn't be able to do cos I'd be crying along with the caller!
Remember you don't have to tackle everything in a hurry. 1 or 2 things a day or every other day and you'll soon be ticking them off 1 by 1
My step sons were there for me if I needed them, 1 was staying with us when his dad passed and was still here approximately 2 months after until his house purchase was completed.
On Saturday hold your head high and be proud that you had your time with your wife Love Never Dies
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