Hi all,
2 months ago I lost my wife to this disease, she has rectal cancer.
She was diagnosed around June 2019 and battled with it until June 2025. It was a long, tiring battle and I'm so proud of everything she did.
She leaves behind me, her husband and our 6 year old daughter.
I have been struggling to come to terms with it as expected but I'm keeping going for her and our daughter. Lots will say I'm doing amazing as I continue to provide for her, she's fed, dressed, clean clothes still attending school and having fun trips out.
I seem to have the issues during the quiet times, when I'm sat at home with my own thoughts. Struggling to find the motivation to do anything more than the essentials. I'm sure many of us on here know exactly how I feel and I know grief is one hell of a beast that treats us all differently.
I was wondering if there was anyone on here that is going through similar, at similar ages (I'm 38 as example) that would like to reach out and talk? It's something my GP recommends, as it may help talking to people who are in the same boat as they say.
Id like to note I have reached out to the Hospice my wife was cared for as they offer bereavement support.
Thanks for reading :)
