How do I carry on alone?

[Dianne Hilker]

4 months ago today I lost my husband of 33 years to cancer. I am falling apart and not sure how to carry on alone. We met when we were only 15 and had been together since. Now at 51 years old I am left here to try and carry on without him. How do I do that?  I think I have been coping pretty good but some days are worse than others. Today is one of those really bad days. I was just wondering if anyone has any words of encouragement that may help me get through these bad days. Any little thing would help right now. Thanks in advance.

[Judy Davidson]

Hi Dianne,

Thank you for sharing and I'm so sorry for your loss.  You'll find many people here that have been trough what you're going through including me.  There are resources here online and the best thing is to reach out and communicate your feelings. I also recommend talking with someone in person through www.GriefShare.comBig Hug,

Judy

[Sad]

Hi Dianne,

I know exactly how you feel the 13th of this month it will be 8 months since I lost my husband of almost 40 years, unexpectedly...I don't have words to say to you, do I believe someday it will be better, I pray to God, yes because

I can't imagine staying in this fog forever,  I have found that writing in a journal helps though the last month I have even lost that desire.  I only recently joined this group and I had hoped that there would be more chat or communitcation, please feel free to message me if you'd like to visit, think of the memories and we are strong women and we will find a way to cope.

Warm thoughts,

Sad

 

[L Barry]

Dear Diane, I wish there was some magic moment that could make you feel better. I lost my daughter in November. Some days are just hard - actually I feel that all days are just ok but some are really sad. I try to reach out to my family for strength and love. It does not always help but it does give comfort that others feel like you and the comfort factor can be like a big hug. Maybe we will all struggle through this together. My best....