Don't think I can cope

My beautiful loving husband passed away last night after a short battle with advanced stomach cancer

I'm not sure if I can cope without him 

I can't see me moving on my own I haven't been in my own for 25 years 

It just doesn't seem real 

He was my soul mate I can't bare the thought of not been able to kiss and cuddle him 

Our future was meant to be together

He was the only person in my whole life that loved and understood me 

Everywhere I look I see him 

I want to move to a smaller place but it would be strange on my own 

I don't know what to do the thought of life without him is unbearable 

 

  • I'm so sorry for your loss.  I haven't experienced the same but I couldn't pass by your post without sending you my deepest sympathy and best wishes.
    It's all so new and raw.  I'm sure you will find strength to cope in the future, but at the moment you need to give yourself time to grieve.   

    I hope you will soon have responses from others on here who know exactly what you're going through.  

  • Hello Busby666

    I'm so sorry to hear that your husband passed away yesterday. I know from your previous posts just how much you love him and how desperately you wished there were more treatment options available for him. It's undoubtedly an incredibly difficult time for you right now. 

    Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. When a spouse dies it is likely to be one of the most intense emotional experiences of your lifetime. Whatever way you would describe your relationship, it is a huge loss in your life. Your world as you knew it has changed, and it can be incredibly painful. 

    I'd encourage you to have a look at the Cruse website. They are a charity that supports bereaved people and have lots of information about grief that you may find helpful in the coming days, weeks, and months. If, or when, you feel that the time is right to speak to someone about all that you've been through then they also offer bereavement counselling. I know that many of our members here have found this kind of support helpful in their journey through grief. 

    For now, keep talking Busby666; to those around you, to friends and family, to the community here at Cancer Chat. Take things a day at a time. If a day is too much then just focus on getting through each hour. And most importantly of all, be kind to yourself. 

    I'm sure that others who have lost loved ones will post to share their advice and support as well. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator