I miss my wife so much

Hello, I lost my wife on the 6/6/22 to breast cancer she was 36, she left behind 6 children and 1 step child. Our 2 youngest love with me age 2 and 4. My 2 year old has cerebal palsy. I cared for my wife at home for as long as I could before her pain got too much and went In to a hospice. I held her hand as she took her last breath. Everyday has been a dark day so far and they are getting worse. We was robbed of the most amazing woman I've ever met. I can't see things getting better the pain is unbearable. I want to tell her things about the kids but can't, I find myself shouting her name in the house hoping she answers me. I cuddle her coat just to smell her and feel like she's cuddling back. I've never missed anything or anyone like I miss her. She really was my world and now she's just gone. I want her back and I'd do absolutely anything if it was possible. Like I said the days are very long and dark and I can't see a way out. I'm just hoping and praying things change because I can't go on like this and my kids need me. 

Parents
  • I too read your post and my heart goes out to you too. There is no easy answer but have you got bereavement support? There are specialists connected to cancer who you can talk too and I know this doesn't change your situation but it may help you process this tragic and traumatic event. I have suffered loss and I wish I'd accessed help at the time these events took place but I just tried to get on with life. You have obviously done everything you can to help your wife now you need help and support. 

    Milly

  • Hi Milly, yes I have support from the hospice where she passed away, although it's sometimes hard to get in touch. It feels like even when I asked for help it's a task in itself to get it. 

  • Hi Cari,

    What you are feeling is to be expected. Your world has been shattered. Your wife was young so I imagine your friends haven't experienced the depth of despair you feel. Losing a loved one is different for everyone you lose. I was 24 when my mum died from breast cancer aged 51 but looking back my friends didn't get it as they still had their mum and some still do now - 36 years on. We lost a son when I was 30 and again no one else I knew had experienced this grief which was different  to losing my mum. You need to grieve before you can heal and it takes time. I believe you don't get over it - you learn to live with it and this will seem impossible at the moment. I hope you have some family support to shoulder some of your daily responsibilities but if not their are organisations to help you. I'm sure the moderator on here could suggest some. Also you can speak to MacMillan who again have people you can talk to and advice. You can't do this on your own and neither should you feel bad about feeling like you do. It's absolutely devastating but with help you will come through this awful time. 

    sending a virtual hug

    Milly
     

     

Reply
  • Hi Cari,

    What you are feeling is to be expected. Your world has been shattered. Your wife was young so I imagine your friends haven't experienced the depth of despair you feel. Losing a loved one is different for everyone you lose. I was 24 when my mum died from breast cancer aged 51 but looking back my friends didn't get it as they still had their mum and some still do now - 36 years on. We lost a son when I was 30 and again no one else I knew had experienced this grief which was different  to losing my mum. You need to grieve before you can heal and it takes time. I believe you don't get over it - you learn to live with it and this will seem impossible at the moment. I hope you have some family support to shoulder some of your daily responsibilities but if not their are organisations to help you. I'm sure the moderator on here could suggest some. Also you can speak to MacMillan who again have people you can talk to and advice. You can't do this on your own and neither should you feel bad about feeling like you do. It's absolutely devastating but with help you will come through this awful time. 

    sending a virtual hug

    Milly
     

     

Children
No Data