Its been18 month's

Its been 18 months since i lost my husband my best friend he was 49 and had been my rock since i was 14 .The last 18 months have been a rollercoaster of emotions exactly a week after he passed my 3rd grandson was born which wasn't the wonderful occasion it should have been .I do the same things every week i go to work put a happy confident face on then come home and stay in my bedroom until its time to go back to work . I love my family but i hate being around them for too long which i really don't understand . In truth im not sure if how im feeling is right my own mother thinks i should be going out and enjoying life but i can't im just not ready and now im not sure if i ever will be im 47 years old has anyone else felt like this 

Thank you 

 

  • Hi sammiejoe, the answer is yes, many still grieving for a life and love lost.  I'm in contact on my own page with wives who are missing loved ones years down the line.  Don't try and mix with others if you don't feel up to it, just do easy things, go for coffee and just sit and look around you, go for walks, little steps to let you move on to bigger ones when you're ready.  Family life will be painful but you're missing so much that's going on in their lives.  You still have a life to live and your husband would be sad that his death has made you miss out.  Turn the story around, he's left on his own, would you want him to be so lonely and sad about something he can't change.  I have one friend who is receiving counselling and it's helping so see your GP for some advice.  Take care and look after you, you're obviously precious to those who love you, don't let this grief drag you away from them.  Hugs your way,  Carol 

  • Just wanted to send you a virtual hug XX