Grief

I spent my husbands 70th birthday in February at my brother's bedside as he passed. Three weeks later I was diagnosed with stage 4 OC. My husband had been diagnosed with terminal oesophagus cancer last year. At beginning of September I was taken into hospital with COVID luckily it was a mild case. My husband also had it. Then my sister- in- law ( my brother's wife and also my best friend)  had COVID and sadly died aged 63 on 15 September.

On 19th October my husband passed away and I am struggling. I have been referred for bereavement counselling but haven't heard anything. I do have family who are very supportive but I am feeling overwhelmed by it all. Shielding and the lockdowns haven't helped.  

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  • Grief is overwhelming and I am appalled at how long people have to wait for bereavement counselling. If you can afford it I would pay privately for a session or two. I have done this once online. It cost me £50 but was worth it. I used money I would normally spend on petrol but saving now as working from home due to COVID. Some people's employers offer a few free sessions too. In the meantime talk to us. It's helping me talk to you all.

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  • Grief is overwhelming and I am appalled at how long people have to wait for bereavement counselling. If you can afford it I would pay privately for a session or two. I have done this once online. It cost me £50 but was worth it. I used money I would normally spend on petrol but saving now as working from home due to COVID. Some people's employers offer a few free sessions too. In the meantime talk to us. It's helping me talk to you all.

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