My husband - Chris - died on the 2nd May 2009 because he had anal cancer. He knew he was going and we spoke about lots and lots of things before he died. That is why I am just not prepared for the huge amount of guilt I feel now. I feel guilty that the world hasn't stopped turning round even though he has died. I feel like everything should stop as a mark of respect. I also feel very guilty that he had to be so ill he had to die. What a cruel cruel thing it is to make someone so ill their body just stops working. I wasn't ready for him to go. I really really hope these are normal feelings because I must hang on to my sanity for the sake of my 3 children. I have never known sadness like I feel right now. I can't believe that I will not hear his voice or feel his touch again. We were married for almost 32 years and I have known Chris for 34 years - since I was 16. What happens now? Ailsa
Hi Helen. You'll be fine. If it is any help at all I am feeling wobbly tonight. I have had a few tears but i am trying to keep them from my daughter because she is excitedly getting ready to go to meet her new boyfriend tonight. She has already had a set back when she had to join in a conference call after taking a half day holiday to get ready. The call lasted 2 hours and stole all her getting ready time. i want her to go soon because I feel a jolly good weep coming on and I don't want her to see it. I will be able to avoid Declan and I think that after doing so well yesterday a good cry will probably be a good thing. Isn't it strange that the tears seem to come from nowhere?
Keep your chin up Helen. Your friends will distract you and you must focus on good things just like I did yesterday. Have a lovely evening helen. Ailsa xx
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