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Hi, My husband died 5 weeks ago and don’t know what to do with myself. Try to keep going , but miss him. Realise how much I depended on him and feel our future has been robbed . He was young and kept his cancer a secret so also difficult . I cared for the last few months at home and know I wasn’t always as kind and helpful as I should of been . People are kind , but have their own lives and I feel so alone . 

  • Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, a Community that no one ever really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, please accept my deepest condolences.

    I think you would benefit from talking with other people who are on the same type of journey and I see you have joined our Bereaved spouses and partners group, this is the place where you will connect with others navigating this journey.

    Follow the above link then introduce yourself, post questions or just  join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'. 

    Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.

    The service is open every day 8am to 8pm and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here for more information.

    You can also email them, use the online chat and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

    All the very best.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • Hi Mickey

    So sorry to read of the loss of your husband, sending deepest sympathy to you at this time.

    when this thing happens to us it is always difficult to work out why the sun bothers to rise each morning, the centre of our universe has been taken and everything seems should just stop.

    very early days for you. Small steps Mickey and be really kind to yourself, you deserve it. There is no set timescale to start getting back into a routine, but a routine will help you find a bit of stability. Try to get plenty of fresh air and just scream, shout and cry as much as you want to. Very slowly things do get better. Day by day you can do a little more and we learn to live with the loss we have suffered. For me I tried to carry on the life I had with my wife before she died but gave that up after a couple of months. She was no longer there, so my old way of life wasn’t there. I found new routines, different places to walk with no memories.

    sending you strength and a huge cyber hug

    take care

    Cancer may affect my body, but I won’t let it affect my spirit