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Bereavement

Newly widowed

(25 Posts)
HelterSkelter1 Tue 18-Aug-26 07:07:56

My dear DH died 6 days ago after a long illness. I know from reading these threads over the past 2 years that I have a long journey ahead.

His death was not unexpected, but was still a great shock. He died at home so my feet take me into his room and I expect to see him there.

He was so unwell and the last days in pain so for him it was a release and for us a relief. So final and so hard.

silverlining48 Tue 18-Aug-26 07:11:22

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BlueBelle Tue 18-Aug-26 07:23:20

Helterskelter I would like to send you a big hug, losing someone we love is such a big change, such a big heartbreak, you will feel so empty and sad and nothing and no one can really help.
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dragonfly46 Tue 18-Aug-26 07:31:11

flowers and sending you my condolences and the strength to carry on.

ferry23 Tue 18-Aug-26 07:34:32

I'm so very sorry. All so raw for you right now. My thoughts will be with you. flowers

GrannyGravy13 Tue 18-Aug-26 07:35:36

Sending my condolences ๐Ÿ’

It is early days, be gentle and kind to yourself x

luluaugust Tue 18-Aug-26 07:36:01

HelterSkelter sending you a hug and kind thoughts flowers

monk08 Tue 18-Aug-26 07:36:08

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karmalady Tue 18-Aug-26 07:37:40

Dear Helerskelter1 I am so sorry for your loss

Spinnaker Tue 18-Aug-26 07:38:24

Condolences at this very sad time for you and your family. Be kind to yourself always ๐ŸŒบ

nanaK54 Tue 18-Aug-26 07:41:02

Sending kindest thoughts to you flowers

kittylester Tue 18-Aug-26 07:46:25

Sending love abd condolences, Helterskelter. You know you can talk to us if it helps.

HelterSkelter1 Tue 18-Aug-26 07:54:35

Thank you for your kind posts. I know you understand how I am feeling.

J52 Tue 18-Aug-26 07:55:20

Sending condolences. ๐Ÿ’

fancythat Tue 18-Aug-26 08:00:13

I am sorry for your loss.

NanKate Tue 18-Aug-26 08:01:06

How very sad for you and your family ๐Ÿ’

Lathyrus3 Tue 18-Aug-26 08:03:31

Ah, I absolutely understand about your feet returning to the bedroom and the strangeness of the emptiness there.

It feels so unreal. Iโ€™m sorry for your loss.

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Gingster Tue 18-Aug-26 08:05:01

Very early days Helterskelter. Accept help from family and friends. They will help you through it ๐Ÿ’

jusnoneed Tue 18-Aug-26 08:09:47

Condolences to you, even when it's expected it jolts you when it actually happens. Take care.

Susan56 Tue 18-Aug-26 08:20:39

I am so sorry for your loss HelterSkelter.Sending you my sincere condolences ๐Ÿ’

granfromafar Tue 18-Aug-26 08:22:00

Sending condolences and love. Hard times ahead. Keep posting on here when you feel you can. flowers

Doodledog Tue 18-Aug-26 08:25:06

All best wishes from me, too, HelterSkelter. flowers

MartavTaurus Tue 18-Aug-26 08:35:48

๐Ÿ’ sorry to hear how hard it has been.

baubles Tue 18-Aug-26 08:38:09

My condolences HelterSkeltet flowers

Fallingstar Tue 18-Aug-26 08:40:45

Thinking of you right now and sending you strength ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ