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 Ailsa, it's my new football shirt with Diane and 45 on the back.

    Kev xx
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    Hi Kaz - sorry you have had a bad few days. I don't think I know enough about the phases of bereavement but what you say about how you feel sounds familiar. I think I am more scared than anything else right now. I have been too busy with Declan this past 10 days but what I get back from here on Tuesday I intend going to the library for some books just like Helen has and try to find out more to help me understand what I am feeling. Take care of youself Kaz. Ailsa x
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    I have missed you Sue, thanks for the flowers. I am dog sitting my daughters two doggies today they are hard work... How do you cope all the time with your two?
    kaz x
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    Glad you got there ok Ailsa , have a good time .
    Ah Kaz honey hope your feeling better soon , i've got all that to come i think , i'm still in denial , i must be .
    Take care

    LYNNE XXXXX
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    Love the shirt Kev! I'm a life long Hammers fan can you believe! Fell in love with Bill Jennings when I was 12 and that did it for me. Followed em ever since!

    Hope everyone is doing OK x
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    So it is Kev. I got Declan's England shirt yesterday. His has Hanson and 09 on the back - his and grandad's surname and the year he died. I will get a pic while we are on holiday.
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    Thanks Ailsa xx
    At least Declan keeps you busy. I found loads of info on the internet cause I am lazy!!
    But to be honest my Dr has been wonderful. I am really lucky
    kaz xx
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    Hello Lynne
    Well you got through the week Well done!!!
    You have been sounding stronger and stronger every day....Will you get a rest over the weekend?
    Try not to over do it...kaz xx
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    Thanks Kaz , yes i'll just do what i want over the weekend , i was justgoing to post to say night night , i am shattered , but a lot is mental (is that the word ) i think i'm drained now , hope you all have good nights sleep . Thank goodnesss i have you people , your all amazing ,everybody is hurting but still take the time to help others , a big Thank you to you all .

    Take care

    Lynne xxxxxxxxxxxx
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    Ailsa, you must feel proud when Declan wears the shirt and I bet he looks smart wearing it.

    Wendy, that makes two Hammers, you take care.

    Kev xx