Loss of partner

I’m so sorry for your loss for you and your family. You’re right, life is so cruel. I lost my husband 7 weeks ago to lung cancer. He was 64 and I’m 52. It all happened so quickly, within 4 weeks of diagnosis and a just a couple of months of illness. 

I’m dreading all of Christmas and New Year and it’s our wedding anniversary on 29/12. It’s always been lovely having it over the holiday period as we went away but certainly not now for me alone.

We didn’t have children, but I do have family, and I feel like shutting Christmas out and being on my own this year.  

I hope that you are able to navigate your way through peacefully.

Sending a gentle hug.

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Remember your family and friends are there for you, keep busy and talk regularly to all of them. All the very best going forward and I hope the festive period is bearable for you, take care.

Hello Mark

So sorry for your loss. I lost my husband to bowel cancer in June last year (2023). Yes it's hard but hopefully you will have a good family support network around you who will see you through all your `firsts` to come without your wife. Last year at this time I didn't really feel anything because I think I was only months in and still processing my loss but almost 18 months in I am feeling it now especially at this time of the year when the days are shorter and nights longer. Used to love this time of year just cosying up in your PJs at home watching rubbish telly and looking forward to Christmas coming but that all seems to have gone now. Please keep coming here when you feel you need to as we all get it and are all on the same journey. I wish you well moving forward. Take Care. 

Vicky 

Thank you for your kind words. As you mentioned, I'm also taking things a day at a time, dealing with anniversaries, birthdays etc. No interest in Xmas but for the sake of my Son, I'll try to make an effort. I know my Wife will be telling me to get on with things!

Best Wishes.