6 months since husband passed away

How did I get here ? 6 months without my wonderful husband. I've cried every single night , cuddling his ashes in bed every night , talk to him constantly. It still infuriates me that this has happened to us , I just can't accept it , it still doesn't feel real . I'm putting a brave face on for our family and friends, I'm back at work, so I'm focusing on positive stuff. But my heart is broken, life is just something to get through, That's how I'm feeling. Self pity sounding, I know but its all consuming .   Watching him suffer and deteriorating and then dying in front of me , taking his last breath. It's all I can see and hear , it's so overbearing. I don't tell our sons or daughter in laws or grandchildren how I'm feeling, they have their lives to carry on with , and each other to be strong with , they don't need to worry about me. I know they love and care , but couldn't do or say anything to help , that's why there's no point in telling them .  I do feel less raw grief, it hasn't lessoned , it's just changed,   It's always with me , but I manage it better . It's such an awful part of life , born to die , live to love , then tears to cry . I'm sorry if I have upset or offended anyone, that's not my intention, this site helps me off load . I hope everyone going through this nightmare finds inner strength and comfort knowing you are not alone. I love you darl , forever in my heart and thoughts , thank you for our wonderful family and precious memories we created, R.I.P darling, one day we will be together again. Love you 

  • I'm so sorry for your loss Lassie and for how tough the last 6 months have been but I'm glad you're finding the forum helpful at this very difficult time.

    You won't be offending or upsetting anyone with what you've written so please don't apologise. If anything, our members will recognise and understand everything you're feeling and going through at the moment having been on this journey themselves and I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer their support. 

    I know there isn't anything I can say or do that can take away this pain but I want you to know we're all thinking of you and sending our strength your way.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thank you for your kinds words Steph , I'm sat out our back garden now , watching the birds , the rain pouring down , I'm not meaning to sound depressing, but just re evaluating life , getting used to being alone in a room full of people. This anxious sickly feeling never leaves , even when your smiling and saying I'm ok , when friends ask . It's just life being so different, I know everyone feels this , I'm really sad that people go through these emotions daily, loss is so cruel and overwhelming, but I know it's part of life . The missing him , and talking to him , the comfort and the love and support and strength from him , the kindness, the closeness, I miss him so much .  Thank you for just listening, it means the world . Just to let it out . I'll try to keep strong, he was strong , love you darl , with all my heart .