Thankyou everyone here, reading these posts is the only time I am with anyone who understands. It's only been 17 days, we haven't had the funeral yet, but already I feel alienated from the world. All my friends are in couples, every one of them. They're still checking in all the time but I know it won't last. I hate going out because everything is about Christmas; how can I do Christmas, why do I even have to pretend? People in shops saying 'have a nice day' when I'm screaming inside. Nobody in my real world gets this. I don't want to be pitied but I know I am. Thankyou again for this lifeline.
Hi spirit. I feel the same about Christmas, never something I liked much even before Tony died. I would be ok to just be by myself but my daughter insists I shouldnt be on my own so her family are coming and we will muddle through the best we can. No tree, decorations etc.
Its so hard seeing couples together, enjoying themselves and me feeling so alone. I tell my friends to make the most of every moment because, well, you just dont know.
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