Oh my, this feeling of disbelief...it's been three months and I just can't comprehend what has happened. I go through all the horrible times leading up to his death and imagine that it didn't end that way. That somehow things worked out. I don't consciously think this but I reckon that's essentially what my mind is doing on its own. And I am living this upside down life with support from friend and family, but they are still living their normal lives while I'm not. I hate this so much. And no cuddles, not ever. I wish i could talk it all through with him, my love. I do talk to the empty space where he should be. Sometimes I look forward to coming home to talk to him....but it's empty space.
I can’t remember if I’ve dreamt about my beautiful Valen.
I have memories that pop into my head at night, but I think I’m awake.
Maybe I’m not and they are dreams.
Last night I dreamt I was in a bedroom, I think a hotel. I was in our bed but not our room. There was someone else on a mattress on the floor. It was either my mum or my sister.
They said “There’s a big spider crawling up the leg of your bed”.
This was very vivid. Very real. I felt my heart pounding.
I am scared of them. I know, I know. They are more scared of me than I of them. NOT!
I pulled my duvet up under my chin and waited.
And a giant spider popped up on the end of the bed.
But it was one of those big Halloween ones. All paper on wire with big googly eyes!
And I laughed so hard I actually woke up. With a smile.
Earlier yesterday, despite not liking them, I watched a spider spinning its web for ages. Mesmerised.
For some reason I truly believe Valen sent me that dream.
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