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Bereavement

maptap22

(155 posts)

8. I am very sorry for your loss.

Reply to duncang (Original post)

Sun Sep 1, 2024, 05:56 AM

Sep 2024

It has been 6 years since my husband died. Took a good 4 years for me to start feeling somewhat "normal" again. I was super angry for a long time. We were married for 32 years and 1 day. He was my best friend, we did everything together. It was so difficult (and still is) to live my life without my person by my side. Even now after all this time, I still want to talk to him about my day, politics, our pets...everything. My advice - take your time because time is the only thing that helps.

Again, my condolences. Losing a spouse is brutal.

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I know I'm not ready [View all] duncang Aug 2024 OP

You didn't have to say anything.... FarPoint Aug 2024 #1

A return smile is perfect Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #2

When you're ready to say something, you will. Don't stress it. bullimiami Aug 2024 #3

You might, just go slow. Nothing wrong with that. multigraincracker Aug 2024 #4

it's always nice to meet friendly faces, peacebuzzard Sep 2024 #5

There is no timeline on grieving. If or when you're ready for a new chapter, you will know. LoisB Sep 2024 #6

A friend who lost his wife over two years ago is just now able to think about the future and changes. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #7

I am very sorry for your loss. maptap22 Sep 2024 #8

I lost my husband 7 1/2 years ago Marthe48 Sep 2024 #9

{hug} While not the same... electric_blue68 Sep 30 #11

It is very soon Marthe48 Sep 2024 #10

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