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
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know cancer to well. It took my mom and my dad within a year of each other.
Guilt is a very normal emotion to be having right now. What you are feeling and the grief you are experiencing are all normal.
How do you cope with this? You wake up each day. You ask God to give you strength and somehow he does. You breathe. Don't forget to breathe. If you finding yourself getting depressed, go to the drs. they can help. Get a support group close by you for grief recovery. Don't try to be strong all on your own. No man is an island.
I will be praying for you.
Rhonda Sweatt
Oh my dear, dear Patricia,
I an so, so sorry to hear your sad news. I know how much you worried about your dad's health, and how much you cared for him.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Sending lots of love and strength to you
Sue xx
Dear Patricia
You are in my thoughts
love and hugs xxx
love Janice xx
Dear Patricia,
I am so sorry to read your sad news, sending you and your dear family my sincere condolences along with many warm and comforting of ((((((((hugs)))))))
Love Maryxxxxx
Thank you all for your support (as always). Beautiful roses Sue. Thank you x x
Dear, dear Patricia, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news and that you have another awful nightmare to get through. Thinking of you and sending love and surrounding you with a hug. Love Rosemary xxxxxx
Oh Patricia
I just read about your dear dad. You have had so much to cope with lately. Just know that I am sending huge angel hugs to you. You are always so supportive and always there for all of us, please let us be here for you.
XXXXXXX
Bren
Thank you dear penguins for all your lovely messages of support. Here is an update.....
I am pleased to say that the coroner is going to accept the police report and allow the doctor to issue the certificate. So we are now just waiting to be told that has been done. Then we can start to get the funeral arrangements under way. I will let you know how we go on. I never dreamed I would be arranging another funeral so soon.
Take care all of you and be kind to yourselves. Do not let yourselves become too 'down' as the darker nights draw in.
Love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x
Oh Patricia, just wanted to stop by and send you lots and lots of big (((((((hugs)))))))))). It is such a cruel world we live in. Try to keep your chin up, I know it wont be easy. Take care my dear friend xxx
Pammie
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