Hi i think maybe its delaid grief we try to be strong for othere but it just delays the grief . There will be a local hospice in your earea give them a ring they do counciling ive said to people the same that after a few months the world goes back to normal but we dont they try and change the ssubject or even ignore when you mention him i lost my partner a year last may and ive found that the thing is every week you go and chat to the same counciler and they are there to help you with your grief its a diffrent grief when you loose your partner to othere grief feels like somethings put a full stop on your life so keep talking to us we understand what its like until you go through it all the books in the world will not make people understan how you feel you have to stick at it thoe it hurts talking about it but talking gets the grief out .paul

very sorry for your loss Dubberley.

its good that youve a daughter and grand daughter to at least try stay strong for.but like Paul said losing your partner is a different loss to others.as they were your friend lover soulmate everything you need to help make you happy rolled into one person.i personally havent stopped crying over the loss of my partner.perhaps you stayed strong for your daughter and grand daughter and maybe theyve managed to cope better now and get on with their own lives.and now it as hit you the loss youve suffered.hopefully you can get bereavement couselling,cant say it help me totally but it was nice having some one to open up to about your feelings and what they meant to you.that did help get a few things off my chest,and hopefully it will help you a little.id try contacting your local hospital or hospice both probably offer conselling.and online ive heard of cruise bereavement and another called dove no doubt there are others and  your doctors surgery may have a list of beareavement services in your area ,good luck .

Hi Dubberley64, 

I too seem to have hit a barrier. I lost my Darling John just over 13 months ago. I had counselling with the hospice that helped me care for him, and thought I was doing ok. It wasn't easy but I was managing to do what I had to do. Then the year anniversary came along and 'pow', I felt I had gone back to square one. I was crying, depressed, not wanting to do anything or go anywhere, and basically wondering how I would go on. It got so bad, I had to return to counselling. My counsellor said it is a common reaction because for some people the second year really confirms that your loved one is not coming back. I am still struggling with it, but am hoping it will pass before too long. Grief is relentless but I am encouraged by people on this forum who say it does get easier. So hang in there and share on this forum. It does help.

Take care Love Heather. X

Hello

Just found this post, I am in exactly the sa,e position, I live alone and rarely see family except my son, we chat on wattsapp, that's about it, I keep telling them what I need is family, but falls on deaf ears, mumbles of encouragement, you're doing well etc. but doesn't help me, sometimes wonder why I bother continuing 

How are you ? 

Hey Reddwarf4ever,

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