Digesting what has happened

Hi 

I am writing this message and still feeling like I am living a nightmare. 
I met my soulmate, best friend and partner in crime over 30 years ago and we instantly clicked. 
we have a beautiful home, beautiful children lovely friends and after the pandemic we're looking forward to getting back in to doing all of the things we love with the people we love. 
That was until our world was tipped upside down in December 2021 when after several trips to the GP with stomach pains and being sent away with IBS medication my husband was finally sent for a CT scan. We waited over a month for the result feeling positive it can't be anything serious as we would have heard back quickly. 
The most horrible phone call was delivered by his GP at the end of January the confirmation that a mass has been located in the pancreas and also abnormalities in lung and liver. 
The bomb had been dropped and we felt numb and sick but remained positive we will do as much as possible to fight this horrible disease. 
It wasn't long before the pain was becoming unbearable and the drugs were being pumped up. It seemed forever before the oncologist was able to fit us in to discuss any treatment and by the time they did the cancer had really taken over. 
My husband never complained and was prepared to do anything to stick around with me and continue to be my soul mate. We celebrated his 75th Birthday on 20th March and all of the people he loved the most were there. He said it was the best day of his life. 5 days later at a routine appointment to check his lung drain the hospital identified some issues with the lung and advised he stay in hospital that weekend. 24 hrs later we said goodbye. 
We knew his cancer was terminal and knew his pain was increasing and chance of treatment decreasing however were not prepared for how quickly he was taken. 
I am just numb and incomplete I will never ever enjoy my life in the same way I did with my world beside me. 

 

  • Hello Lostmyworld

    I am so very sorry to hear that you recently lost your husband. I can hear from your post just how much the two of you meant to each other and how very much you love him. 

    I know that we have a number of members here who have also recently lost their souls mates - [@Dor06]‍ aka Carol and [@_Suicidal]‍ aka Martin are two who immediately spring to mind. I know that both of them have found much support on the forum and hopefully some of our other members will post to say Hello soon. 

    Grief is a natural process but it can be devastating. You are still very early on in your journey with grief. Please be kind to yourself and take things one day at a time. If a day feels too much then try hour by hour. Lean on those around you for support -  your family and friends will want to do what they can for you. If in time, you feel that you want to explore some additional support you can always chat with your GP or reach out to a charity such as Cruse

    In the meantime keep posting here on the forum if it helps to have a safe space to put your thoughts and feelings down into words. We're here to listen and I'm sure the community will do all they can to s support you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator