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Edward Janne replied to Michael P's discussion Loss of my Soulmate Wife
"Dear Michael, I lost my husband of 28 years last month. He was my soulmate. I don’t think I can expect to ever not hurt when I think of him, and at the moment, everything makes me think of him. Everything. But I have noticed that the grief and…"
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne commented on Emmy's blog post I can't seem to move on. Everyone else has.
"Dear Emmy, please don’t fault yourself for grieving. You went through an immensely traumatic experience. I can’t imagine what the doctor was thinking turning you away. It seems like you did everything you could. You sought help, but it…"
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne commented on Clarinda Sprankle's blog post please help
"Dear Clarinda, I hope that you have found help since you posted. I am new here, having just lost my husband a month ago. I have been living in dread as well of all the pressures of day-to-day life, even while contending with the rollercoaster of…"
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne commented on Dianna's blog post First Mother's Day without my mom.
"Dear Dianna, your grief really speaks to me. Our parents (and grandparents, if they played a significant role in our development) are our foundations and are very large parts of whom we become. I lost my mother when I was 29 to pancreatic…"
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne commented on hadjer taleb's blog post first post
"Dear Hadjer, you may not feel strong, but you are. Thank you for coming here and sharing your story. It takes strength to show your vulnerability. You did not do anything to deserve grief. Grief happens because you love, and to love and loose is the…"
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne commented on Lisa's blog post Very lonely and sad
"Dear Lisa, I’m so sorry that you are going through this alone. I’ve found that friends and family often just do not know what to do, that they either feel the need to distract you from your grief, or just avoid dealing altogether. Your…"
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne commented on Linda's blog post miss him!!
"Dear Linda, I, too, lost my husband just a month ago. The grief and loneliness that you are feeling is normal. You must not fault yourself for feeling it. As long as you ensure you are fed, get enough rest, and are safe physically and financially,…"
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne left a comment for Edward Janne
"Thank you Gina for reflecting. It’s hard to deal with grief on one’s own. I’m so sorry to learn of your losses. I can’t imagine what it must be like to have lost a child. The only way forward that I can see is to stay…"
Jan 14, 2020
Regina Diana Reed left a comment for Edward Janne
"Hello, I share your emotions and emptiness. I too, lost my husband of 38 years and my only child,my son. Now my world seems so empty and not worth moving forward. I ty hard to stay focused and keep moving as when I look back Im right back in that…"
Jan 14, 2020
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Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne commented on Tia's blog post My dad died but I seem to have lost both parents
"Hi Tia, I lost my husband of 28 years last month and miss him so much. Not being able to hug him or feel his arms around me is unbearable. I now look at other couples in love with a new envy and jealousy that is so unlike me. And sometimes I just…"
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne replied to Susan Derry-Penz's discussion Why did I have to watch over my mother for four days in palliative care.
"Dear Susan, I recently went through a similar experience with my husband of 28 years. I had stopped working and given up all my hobbies an passions to care for him as his health declined over several years despite all my efforts. I watched him pass…"
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Janne is now a member of GriefHope
Jan 14, 2020

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My husband of 28 years died in my arms 12/12/19 of congestive heart failure after a protracted struggle with multiple comorbidities. I miss him terribly.

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At 9:40am on January 14, 2020, Regina Diana Reed said…

Hello, I share your emotions and emptiness. I too, lost my husband of 38 years and my only child,my son. Now my world seems so empty and not worth moving forward. I ty hard to stay focused and keep moving as when I look back Im right back in that empty ,hollow, painful pit. I so wish you peace and comfort and I hope you will find it here in this web site. Ive been coming here for almost 4 years, will be on the 26th of this month. that is when I lost my son. This is a very painful time for me as all the sweet memories start flowing back in in waves. I hope you will join us in the chat box and maybe we can chat and share our emotions. many blessings to you my friend. gina.:)

At 10:32am on January 14, 2020, Edward Janne said…

Thank you Gina for reflecting. It’s hard to deal with grief on one’s own. I’m so sorry to learn of your losses. I can’t imagine what it must be like to have lost a child. The only way forward that I can see is to stay engaged. I seek out grief groups, and grief support websites. I have three cats and have volunteered with the SPCA. Animals help me be in the moment and provide relief from thoughts of the past or the future. I look at photos and do not shy away from the grief that they bring up because that is the only way I know to feel human. I‘be been taking Lexapro for a long time, and it helps me to regulate my moods so I can function, but I sometimes feel it blocks me from accessing my grief, and it ends up build up until it becomes a lump in my chest, and it’s almost like I need a sharp pin to burst it and allow the tears to flow. But afterwards I feel somewhat better for a while. When we loose someone, we must allow ourselves to grieve. Grief is love, and as love never dies, nor will grief. But I strongly believe that we can not only live, but thrive, by embracing it.

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