Unable to accept what has happened

My husband, Ian, died just over 4 weeks ago. It was very sudden and unexpected. Seven weeks previously we had a cancer diagnosis and were told a year with chemo. He never had the time for chemo as two weeks later a brain tumour was discovered and so the chemo was put off so he could have radiotherapy. The latter really wiped Ian out but he battled on as best he could so that he could have the chemo. This was not to be and I just can't accept he has gone.

His funeral was a week ago and I've since caught Covid and am self isolating. I cry every night and day but still, nothing seems real. If he walked back in I wouldn't be surprised!

I can function relatively normally and have applied for probate etc but I just feel numb inside. Can I still be in shock after 4 weeks or is it grief? 

 

 

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  • Hello [@Trixie1]‍ 

    I'm so sorry to hear about your husband, having such a unexpected cancer diagnosis feels like you're just trying to catch your breath most of the day. 

    My mum had a very unexpected cancer diagnosis in January and passed away 6 weeks later. It was, and still is the most challenging times of my life. I feel like I'm just trying to get through the day most of the time. It sounds like a the numb feeling is just your brain trying to protect yourself, and there's absolutely no right or wrong way to grieve. 

    I hope you have a lot of support around you, take people up when they offer as you deserve it. The people of this forum are absolutely incredible, and they do understand what you're going through. 

    Sending you lots of love and strength xxx

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  • Hello [@Trixie1]‍ 

    I'm so sorry to hear about your husband, having such a unexpected cancer diagnosis feels like you're just trying to catch your breath most of the day. 

    My mum had a very unexpected cancer diagnosis in January and passed away 6 weeks later. It was, and still is the most challenging times of my life. I feel like I'm just trying to get through the day most of the time. It sounds like a the numb feeling is just your brain trying to protect yourself, and there's absolutely no right or wrong way to grieve. 

    I hope you have a lot of support around you, take people up when they offer as you deserve it. The people of this forum are absolutely incredible, and they do understand what you're going through. 

    Sending you lots of love and strength xxx

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