Hi all
Ii am so completely and utterly lonely. I am surrounded by family and friends who are,all trying their best to support me. I knew this loss would be horrific but I have lost my best friend and I am so alone.. Every day I try to think of a small positive thing that has happened but today I just feel desolate. I have seen mainly the best but also a little of the worst of people since my husband died but the sheer loneliness is overwhelming. I have people in my life but feel so alone and heartbroken. I am taking it one,day at a time but have never felt so alone. I didn't know you could miss someone so much. My heart goes out to all my fellow,sufferers xx
Hi Footy19cat!
This is really all you can do by taking things one day at a time. We are all with you as we have all been there. Yes the lonliness can bite terrible and as you say you can be in a room full of people and still feel just so empty. Lots of little positives have happened with me too but then they are all bittersweet because your loved one is not here to share it with. I can't tell you if things will get better for you because we all grieve at different levels and in different ways. At just over 18 months from losing my husband I find that I have moved on slightly but still have dark days but just learn to go with them now and just resign to that that day/week was a write off so just have to try again. You just have to try to get up each day and put one foot in front of the other. I am sure and hope that things will get better for you. Best wishes to you moving forwards.
Vicky x
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