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Dealing with my Husband's death

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grannyJillyT Thu 28-Dec-17 20:16:37

My DH died on Christmas eve. Forgive me for writing this down but I feel I'm going to burst. We were going to his daughters funeral, but he had a mini stroke they think, the next day he had a brainstem infarction rendering him with locked in syndrome. He knew what was going on but could only move his eyes. He then died on Sunday morning. I feel I'm living in a bad dream. I have a loving family and friends, and as for the Hotels I stayed in and the Hospital, people went above and beyond. But I'm feeling so alone.

Mapleleaf Fri 29-Dec-17 10:15:54

I am so sorry grannyJillyT.flowers

KatyK Fri 29-Dec-17 10:27:05

My goodness how dreadful. The things people have to deal with. So sorry flowers

Fennel Fri 29-Dec-17 11:16:08

Such a sad story, there aren't enough words.
All I can say is keep in touch here and you'll get friendly support.
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Witzend Fri 29-Dec-17 11:16:59

How dreadfully sad and traumatic for you - I am so very sorry. xx

callgirl1 Fri 29-Dec-17 16:13:59

I`m so, so sorry GrannyjillyT. I`m not very good with words, but I do know how you are feeling, having lost my husband nearly 15 months ago, after just over 53 years of marriage. Take each day as it comes, accept any help offered, and, I assure you, there is light at the end of the tunnel, although certain things will continue to bring it all back and upset you all over again. It will obviously never go away, but life does get easier. MawB is much better with words than I am.

tickertape Fri 29-Dec-17 16:23:57

GrannyJilly, I am thinking of you. What an awful shock and loss for you. I am so sorry. Sincere condolences,

Alima Fri 29-Dec-17 16:34:40

I am so sorry for your loss.

NonnaW Fri 29-Dec-17 16:49:08

So sorry for your loss, such a shock for you flowers

Lona Fri 29-Dec-17 16:49:17

grannyJillyt I'm so very sorry, what a dreadful shock for you.
Take your time with everything and accept all offers of help and support. Your family must be shocked too and I hope you can all comfort each other.
Be kind to yourself too. flowers

NannyTee Fri 29-Dec-17 17:21:59

grannyjilly. What a horrible shock for you and yours. Hugs and flowers

Luckygirl Fri 29-Dec-17 18:11:28

To all of you who have lost loved ones flowers

rascal Fri 29-Dec-17 19:35:11

Thank you Luckygirl. Much appreciated. It's so difficult at this time of year. flowers

Jalima1108 Fri 29-Dec-17 19:50:30

GrannyJillyt that must have been a most dreadful shock and especially so at such a time. flowers and condolences.

Maw that is a lovely post and must be of help and comfort to others too.

Bridgeit Fri 29-Dec-17 20:18:58

So sorry to hear this terribly sad news, thinking of you,so especially difficult at this time of year.

Deedaa Fri 29-Dec-17 20:52:31

So very sorry! Sadly there's no easy way to get through it. I hope you are getting lots of support from friends and family XX