Well, it's been 7 years

[Marthe48]

I am doing all I can to be here for our grandkids' h.s graduations, still in the future. I don't feel upbeat and I feel like throwing things. But I won't. Just keep going, one foot in front of another and try not to wonder too much.
Thank you, DU friends. I appreciate the support. I am going to go walk the dogs and pick up the kids from school. Affirmation.

[WhiteTara]

1. stay strong

[cilla4progress]

2. I'm sorry, Marthe...

I don't know what you are referring to?

Other than bereavement..

[Marthe48]

4. My husband of 45 years passed away 7 years ago today

Cancer. I'm not lonely, but even after all this time, I miss him like crazy.

Ty

[cilla4progress]

8. I'm so sorry!

I've been married 43 years. Can't imagine...

❤️

[Marthe48]

10. We can't imagine and we shouldn't even try

Live so you don't have regrets And make sure you all take pictures of each other.

[cilla4progress]

11. This is a good reminder for me.

Thank you.

[XanaDUer2]

3. I'm sorry

Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed I want to run around outside screaming and ripping my clothes!

Keep keeping on

[niyad]

5. Huggggggs. Your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need.

[Marthe48]

6. I was doing ok

I thought the day was the 27th, but our kids starting sending pictures of their Dad this morning, so I had to check. I think I get the date wrong on purpose. I've spent the last couple hours sending pictures back to them. I love the memories, in small doses.

Thank you Niyad

[Farmer-Rick]

7. Crap, I was hoping at year 7 it would be better

I'm on year 5 of losing my 27+ year spouse. I was hoping that in 2 more years it would be much better.

I am better than I was at the 2 year mark. Now, it's just a constant ache and not as disabling as it was that first year. I feel like I've crawled out of a hole in the ground and am trying to not slip back in.

[cilla4progress]

9. Oh my, Farmer-Rick!

[Marthe48]

12. Be nice to yourself

It sounds like you are off the center and heading toward something different. It is different for everyone. I stay busy and that helps so much.