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Hi Jennie

So sorry to hear your news, I have just started treatment but have already previously had Cancer treatment so this one came as a shock.

I work for the Citizens Advice so you may find the following of perhaps help google National Bereavement Services they will help and of course you can call MacMillan helpline they will talk with you the NBS have a on-line chat as well if you would prefer

I'm sure someone else will come onto the site and have other ideas of support, it's difficult but keep going and main thing talk

All the best, Tony

Hi Jennie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. When you lose someone suddenly you do go into shock and it takes a long time to accept it. It is great that you have come on here. Tony is right in saying the main thing is to talk. I lost my Mum suddenly ten years ago and it was only last year, after going to counselling, that I was able to truly accept it, grieve and then move forward. My counsellor introduced me to Mindfulness, which really helped. Take care, Di

Thank you Tony thats great advice, I will seek out the Bereavement Services, I have to start this new year in a positive way and that will definitely be a great place to start.  Good luck with your treatment. Kind regards Jennie

Thanks too Di, I know I should talk but I find it so difficult to do!  I will look up Mindfulness as well as the Bereavement Service and hopefully they will be helpful.  Take care and thanks again. Jennie

Hi Jennie

I am sorry to read that your partner lost thier fight against OC, and pleased that you have found the strength to drop a line here, for support during a very difficult period of your life.  It is very early days, and I am sure that your emotions will be up and down, and even all over the place as times, with unexpected tears and laughter, that will carry on to the next day, and the next .

It is sometimes a great thing to type shared experiences with others and I wonder if you have looked at the Bereaved Spouses and partner forum  where others can walk with you on the emotions of this journey.

You do not have to "talk" here, but you will be able to sit amongst people who are finding their strength again too. 

I do hope that you will consider joining them

Take Care of you

Lowe'