Lost my wife to cancer sept 2017

I still can't get over losing my wife I have a great family but its just not the same I'm so lonely and just really want to be with her we were married for 35 ys together for 36  I miss her so much the way she died was not right and I'm trying to fight for her to get the justice she deserves the care in hospital was really bad and it will haunt me for every watching her face in so much pain  I wish there was somewhere around were I live to talk to someone I have tried but can't find anywhere and my mind as start thinking  alsorts just to be by her side I'm not coping although I have my kids and grandkids not far away they keep saying mum wouldn't want me like this but I really can't help the way I'm feeling I have tried to carry on but its getting to hard every day alone and night time no friends as it was just me and her togetherness don't know what else my life ended when she died she also died from lymphoma after finishing her course of treatment in April and about to start 2yrs maintains course

  • Sorry you are suffering so much.  It is still early days and you must be missing your wife terribly.  It might help you to give Cruse bereavement service a telephone call.  They are well-established and have spent many years talking through bereavement issues with people in your situation.  Their freephone number is 0808 808 1677.  Also, if you look through some of the posts on this Cancer Chat forum you will find others in similar situations.  It may help you to discuss your situation with them also and correspond about what they are going through.  My best wishes to you.

  • Hi there ... my other half, some 15 years ago, was like you absolutely devastated when he lost his wife to Brest cancer after 2 years totally caring for her ... he turned to drink for a while, trying to block it all out and hated the world ... he had a 17 year old at home at the time, and they were not seeing eye to eye as they both grieved in different ways ... a while down the road, we met and I was able to get them close by understanding what both were going through ... we've had a great few years with lots of fun along the way... but he took awhile to get his grief out and we always brought her along on our journey by talking about her ... it was just a new chapter in his life, and it didn't take away from the love they had ...

    He never thought life would be worth living, and if he'd given in, i hate to think what would have happened ... so hold on in there .. remember your kids lost their mum and are probably scared of loosing you ... hold on to them, please don't push them away ... they will help you through if you let them ... good advice from annalise for cruise, so sending a big hug and caring vibes ... Chrissie x