My husband died in my arms on the 2nd May (2009) - what happens now?

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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

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    Hi Gayle, nothing wrong with Falkirk it's the team that you supported. Hope you are okish today take care xx

    Kev xx
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    Evening

    Waiting for friends to come round for a few drinks and a chat and I can feel myself going into a `doom and gloom` feeling. Why? Looking forward to a nice night but suddenly feeling quite low. Need to give myself a shake.House is quiet at the moment as son has gone to work and daughter still away. Need to get used to the quiet. Sorry about that folks, just needed to let that out and give myself a talking too!!!

    Enjoy your Friday evening everyone

    Helen xxx
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    Hi Helen, you can't stop those feelings and they will last for quite a while, but you are right to give yourself a talking to and a shake up. I often do the same, one minute I'm fine and the next I need the Thames Barrier. You will cope with this in your own way and in your own time and if it means doing what you are doing to cope then thats the way to deal with it ((((((((((hug)))))))))).

    Take care love Kev xx
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    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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    Thanks you two ((()))) xxxx Just poured myself a drink and ready to face the world!!!

    Ailsa don`t have too many tears either xxx

    Hi Kev hope you`re still enjoying the school hols. Speak later

    Helen xxx
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    Good Evening
    The house is sooo quiet. I have tidied up again, its so strange having all this time to myself but I cant sit still. For so long I have been busy, what with constant caring for Mick and never having a minute to myself to think after the funeral, suddenly its all stopped....crumbs how do you cope. I am suddenly surrounded by couples and any single people just want to go to clubs....I even sat and watched the soaps!!! I spy with my little eye!! luv kaz xxx
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    You did make me chuckle.. I think we should ban evenings and weekends,,what do you think?
    Well glass of wine OR sleeping tablet????
    Do you know I cant make any decisions anymore my brain has turned to mush xxxxx
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    Hi all, Kaz, the free time is hard to get used to, I suddenly found myself making all the decisions and not buying any lady things when I went shopping weird to get used to. I still lack the motivation to do anything and have to be careful that it doesn't become a normal way of life for me. Speak soon and take care.

    Kev xx
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    be a devil - have both!!!!
    wine at this time of night could keep you awake - there again, it tastes a whole lot better than a pill.....
    am seriously thinking of buying a large jigsaw and one of those boards that you make it on...........how sad is that!!
    sue x
    have one on me!!