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
Thinking about you today Gayle (((((((((hugs))))))))))
Dear Lynne,
thanks so much for the invite- the warmth & kindness on this forum is just quite amazing. I suppose I read it from the sidelines for 2 reasons - first, I haven't lost a husband and second, because everyone seems to know each other really well, so I didn't want to be the newbie encrouching on that. All that I read on this forum rings true - it's awful to think of so many people having to go through such pain & sadness. Since the death of my wonderful fiance, I feel a bigger loss with every passing day. I feel like a part of me died on that day & life will never be the same again - how can it?
Take care everyone & best wishes always.
PP
Gayle, I have been thinking about you constanlty and hoping that you are findinbg the strength to carry you through this day. I have no words of wisdom because there is nothing I can say to make things better. I just hope that you take comfort from the love and support which emminates from this thread. You are such a special young lady and show strength far beyond my own. I hope that you soon find some peace in your life.
Love and angel hugs to you and the boys x x x Patricia x x x
Dear gayle
Thinking of you and those lovely boys, and sending you hugs today.
Sue xx
Dear PP you have lost a very special person. You should not feel that you cannot post on here. We embrace everyone who visits. You are hurting just like we are. You are feeling lost, lonely, abandoned. Life will never be the same that is true. How can it be? Be kind to yourself and give yourself time to grieve. Remeber though ta there is no timne scale to this. Each one of us as individuals will grieve in our own way. I am now into my second year and amazingly finding things very difficult at the moment. It is very confusing. Anyway PP you take care of yourself. Climb into the middle of the Penguin huddle and feel the warmth and love.
Love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x
Sue, how do you do it? A picture says so much and you ALWAYS find the right picture to say just what you want. Well done you. x x
Love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x
Dearest Patricia,
you were there for me all those weeks ago when I joined this site & for that I thank you.
Thanks again for your continued warmth & kindness.
PP
Sue that is beautiful, not only do you find the right pictures but you capture the feeling exactly. xxxxxxx
Patricia sending you a big hug and gently but firmly pushing you into the middle of the huddle for a wee while. xxxxx
Sorry I upset you, hun - i ust thought it was particularly appropriate for gayle and the boys xx
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