My beloved husband Michael passed 8/6 2023 from prostate cancer,married 36 wonderful years. Daughter and are at loose ends most days trying to go on without him here.MISS YOU TERRIBLY.
My husband passed July 17, 2023 from prostrate cancer, along with other health issues. We were married 32 years. I miss him every day. I’m so sorry. I understand.
@@shelleycoykendall8878very sorry for your loss,also. Illness came on very suddenly and took him in 3 yrs. WE need to appreciate our loved ones everyday because when he's gone it's devastating,as you know.Take care.
My wife died 5-11-24 in her sleep at 48 from a pulmonary embolism. I no longer have any good days, just bad days and worse days. Sorry for the loss of your husband, prayers and hugs to you. 😢
I can relate. My Wife passed away on 4/1/24 in her sleep. I have a high school age Son, and a family. I am still raw and wondering what I do now? It hasn’t “gotten easier”, I am just lost.
My husband died less than a week ago. I am lost! I can't breathe. I can't eat. Everything is horrible. Funeral planning is dreadful. I truly don't want to do it. I'm overwhelmed, and I'm sad. My children are in shock, and I am riddled with grief.
I lost my husband 4 1/2 months ago and the pain hasn’t diminished one bit😭. I pretty much lay huddled in a corner on a mattress in our room. Haven’t slept in our bed since his last hospitalization. I was a caregiver before and I couldn’t go back to work to continue being a caregiver. I don’t have any family and friends are few and far between some are far away. I’m very fortunate to have 3 really good friends that care and check in.
@@MrsSonyaKSi am so sorry for your pain. I know it feels as if you are dying inside and suffocating out of breath. I remember sitting 02h00 in the morning, sitting on my couch rocking myself just to calm myself. It will get better. Take it one day at a time. If the day is to long, just try to do until 12h00, then 18h00 etc. Break up your days.😊 Nights are awful and lonely. Mornings are aweful as reality kicks in day after day. I wish I could hug you❤❤❤
I enjoyed listening to this....I've been a widow 6 years now. I was married 33 years and so happy. My husband died from pancreatic cancer at 56. I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband and your children loss their dad at a young age. My children were older . The sadness for me was I felt I wasn't there enough for them but we were all grieving...Two of my children were away at college and my oldest was deployed when their dad died. Fast forward 6 years now we all are at a better place and have worked through a lot. I felt like my oldest didn't get closure as he was in another country in the Army. God is good and we all hold his memories dear to our heart and my grandson was 9 months old when his pops died we will tell lots of stories with him so he will know him. He's almost 7 now. I wish you much happiness to come and your children. Thank you for helping others heal. Take care!❤
Susan Your story sounds like mine.😊 my husband died almost 5 years ago after brain cancer. We were married for 34 years. Ronnie was just 57 years old. My children were young adults. My granddaughter just 6 months. And I did not have the strength to console my kids. I could not even console myself. I was a mess❤❤❤
My husband died June 2021 and I am finally happy again! All these posts are ones I could have wrote. It was the absolute worse journey in my life. If you are reading this: please know it does and it will in time!
Enjoyed this....after 44 yrs of marriage...suddenly it was just me...most difficult season to go through...I learned how strong I am..but only God s love carries and keeps me so daily.....and my Children...keeps me positive
46 years of marriage for me and now alone. It’s so very hard and lonely. God is the answer but I do struggle. It’s only been 3 months. I’ve had an almost insurmountable amount of loss these last 2.5 years. 10 family members young and old.
Amazing discussion ladies, thank you so much. Karen I am sorry for your loss. I can relate to your honest account of what happens when you lose your husband. I lost my husband to a sudden heart attack last November. He was aged 57 and it happened at home in front of my son and myself. The grief can’t be measured. Still in disbelief at times. Thank you for your discussion it has helped me.❤
My sincere condolences to all of you. I am now in a similar state of being a widow. My husband died only 4 weeks ago. I am so devastated, it feels so unreal, I am so lost. This is such a terrible feeling, and I also lost my Dad just 8 months ago as well. I don't know where to turn and don't know hiw to get through this. We were together for 34 years and married for almost 25 years. He died just a mere 35 mins from our 25th Anniversary.
I lost my husband of 35 years in June 2021 to lung cancer that went to his brain. In July my uncle was diagnosed with cancer and he passed in October. Then my mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and had horrible dementia. I cared for all 3 of them and lost all 3 in an 18 month period. I’m 3.5 years in now and finding it easier in many ways, but harder in others. The best advice I can give you and what has helped me is to look at this as the ending of a chapter in your life and the beginning of a new one. Your story isn’t over yet and I feel certain our loved ones wouldn’t want us to live in the past. That doesn’t mean you don’t miss them or have moments of incredible sadness, because you will; it just means you focus on the positive aspects rather than the loss.
Hi! My wife died from ovarian cancer on January 8 2024. I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster ever since. The grief attacks are still happening. What I’ve been learning is that the pain will never go away, but my ability is slowly getting better.
We are so sorry to hear this. You're right - grief is an emotional rollercoaster! In our book, Good Mourning, we have dedicated an entire chapter to all the different emotions in grief there are that many! It's also incredibly physical, which people don't expect until they go through it themselves. Sending you lots of love and strength and we hope you find comfort and understanding from our podcast. Sal and Im :)
My husband died in January 2024 my emotions are like a rollercoaster today is memorial day weekend my first memorial day without him it is extremely hard to be a widow and being alone is rough you get by day by day but wow it very hard
@@madmoe4 thank you there are no words except that it extremely difficult when you just lost a loved one once again thank you I appreciate the understanding those special days like anniversary birthday are hard
When my Michael died ,on his birthday ,with a few well wishers in house, 18 months ago, we had lived I the community only a year. So isolated in a rural property my journey has been excruciating.
Even though you know it was going to happen you never do adjust very well. We had 75 years together and I have been a widow almost three years in February.
Some churches offer a course, GriefShare. A friend found it to be very helpful and encouraging. I am an introvert and went once. I couldn't do the course because it made me feel even more overwhelmed since I do not function well in groups of strangers. Google GriefShare to find a group near you. Thinking of you.
My husband died in his sleep on the 16th. We've been married for 38 years and I'm devastated but finding this interview really resonates. Thank you.
My beloved husband Michael passed 8/6 2023 from prostate cancer,married 36 wonderful years. Daughter and are at loose ends most days trying to go on without him here.MISS YOU TERRIBLY.
My husband passed July 17, 2023 from prostrate cancer, along with other health issues. We were married 32 years. I miss him every day. I’m so sorry. I understand.
@@shelleycoykendall8878very sorry for your loss,also. Illness came on very suddenly and took him in 3 yrs. WE need to appreciate our loved ones everyday because when he's gone it's devastating,as you know.Take care.
My wife died in 2010, you never get over it you just learn to live with it
My wife died 5-11-24 in her sleep at 48 from a pulmonary embolism. I no longer have any good days, just bad days and worse days. Sorry for the loss of your husband, prayers and hugs to you. 😢
I can relate. My Wife passed away on 4/1/24 in her sleep.
I have a high school age Son, and a family. I am still raw and wondering what I do now?
It hasn’t “gotten easier”, I am just lost.
My husband died less than a week ago. I am lost! I can't breathe. I can't eat. Everything is horrible. Funeral planning is dreadful. I truly don't want to do it. I'm overwhelmed, and I'm sad. My children are in shock, and I am riddled with grief.
I lost my husband 4 1/2 months ago and the pain hasn’t diminished one bit😭. I pretty much lay huddled in a corner on a mattress in our room. Haven’t slept in our bed since his last hospitalization. I was a caregiver before and I couldn’t go back to work to continue being a caregiver. I don’t have any family and friends are few and far between some are far away. I’m very fortunate to have 3 really good friends that care and check in.
@@ppw8716my dear, its early days. Be kind with yourself. And dont allow people tell you how you must grieve😊❤
@@MrsSonyaKSi am so sorry for your pain.
I know it feels as if you are dying inside and suffocating out of breath. I remember sitting 02h00 in the morning, sitting on my couch rocking myself just to calm myself. It will get better. Take it one day at a time. If the day is to long, just try to do until 12h00, then 18h00 etc. Break up your days.😊
Nights are awful and lonely. Mornings are aweful as reality kicks in day after day.
I wish I could hug you❤❤❤
I enjoyed listening to this....I've been a widow 6 years now. I was married 33 years and so happy. My husband died from pancreatic cancer at 56. I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband and your children loss their dad at a young age. My children were older . The sadness for me was I felt I wasn't there enough for them but we were all grieving...Two of my children were away at college and my oldest was deployed when their dad died. Fast forward 6 years now we all are at a better place and have worked through a lot. I felt like my oldest didn't get closure as he was in another country in the Army. God is good and we all hold his memories dear to our heart and my grandson was 9 months old when his pops died we will tell lots of stories with him so he will know him. He's almost 7 now. I wish you much happiness to come and your children. Thank you for helping others heal. Take care!❤
Susan
Your story sounds like mine.😊 my husband died almost 5 years ago after brain cancer. We were married for 34 years. Ronnie was just 57 years old. My children were young adults. My granddaughter just 6 months. And I did not have the strength to console my kids. I could not even console myself. I was a mess❤❤❤
My husband died June 2021 and I am finally happy again! All these posts are ones I could have wrote. It was the absolute worse journey in my life. If you are reading this: please know it does and it will in time!
Enjoyed this....after 44 yrs of marriage...suddenly it was just me...most difficult season to go through...I learned how strong I am..but only God s love carries and keeps me so daily.....and my Children...keeps me positive
46 years of marriage for me and now alone. It’s so very hard and lonely. God is the answer but I do struggle. It’s only been 3 months. I’ve had an almost insurmountable amount of loss these last 2.5 years. 10 family members young and old.
Amazing discussion ladies, thank you so much. Karen I am sorry for your loss. I can relate to your honest account of what happens when you lose your husband. I lost my husband to a sudden heart attack last November. He was aged 57 and it happened at home in front of my son and myself. The grief can’t be measured. Still in disbelief at times. Thank you for your discussion it has helped me.❤
My sincere condolences to all of you. I am now in a similar state of being a widow. My husband died only 4 weeks ago. I am so devastated, it feels so unreal, I am so lost. This is such a terrible feeling, and I also lost my Dad just 8 months ago as well. I don't know where to turn and don't know hiw to get through this. We were together for 34 years and married for almost 25 years. He died just a mere 35 mins from our 25th Anniversary.
Thanks for sharing your story. It makes me feel a little less alone in my grief.
@@valdalayne2788 thanks for sharing
I lost my husband of 35 years in June 2021 to lung cancer that went to his brain. In July my uncle was diagnosed with cancer and he passed in October. Then my mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and had horrible dementia. I cared for all 3 of them and lost all 3 in an 18 month period. I’m 3.5 years in now and finding it easier in many ways, but harder in others.
The best advice I can give you and what has helped me is to look at this as the ending of a chapter in your life and the beginning of a new one. Your story isn’t over yet and I feel certain our loved ones wouldn’t want us to live in the past. That doesn’t mean you don’t miss them or have moments of incredible sadness, because you will; it just means you focus on the positive aspects rather than the loss.
Hi! My wife died from ovarian cancer on January 8 2024. I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster ever since. The grief attacks are still happening. What I’ve been learning is that the pain will never go away, but my ability is slowly getting better.
We are so sorry to hear this. You're right - grief is an emotional rollercoaster! In our book, Good Mourning, we have dedicated an entire chapter to all the different emotions in grief there are that many! It's also incredibly physical, which people don't expect until they go through it themselves. Sending you lots of love and strength and we hope you find comfort and understanding from our podcast. Sal and Im :)
My husband died in January 2024 my emotions are like a rollercoaster today is memorial day weekend my first memorial day without him it is extremely hard to be a widow and being alone is rough you get by day by day but wow it very hard
@@julial1450 I understand. My first as well. Not looking forward to our anniversary next month.
@@madmoe4 thank you there are no words except that it extremely difficult when you just lost a loved one once again thank you I appreciate the understanding those special days like anniversary birthday are hard
@@julial1450I know the feeling, I hope you are ok ❤
When my Michael died ,on his birthday ,with a few well wishers in house, 18 months ago, we had lived I the community only a year. So isolated in a rural property my journey has been excruciating.
My husband died on July 6 2024 while we were on vacation in France We married almost 40 years i am still in shock and I miss him so much
Thanks for including widowers too.
My husband died 4/14/24 it has been so lonely. God has been my strenght
My husband died 3 weeks ago and I am struggling just to make it daily!!!
I miss my darling husband every day
Me too. Almost 5 years. ❤❤
Even though you know it was going to happen you never do adjust very well. We had 75 years together and I have been a widow almost three years in February.
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Husband died 6 months ago. My brain just does not work since then. I am functioning by sheer cussedness and fear of being still.
Does david kessler have any videos on deased daughters
Super great content
Hi are there any groups in South Africa for Widowers and Widows....or chat rooms etc....
Some churches offer a course, GriefShare. A friend found it to be very helpful and encouraging. I am an introvert and went once. I couldn't do the course because it made me feel even more overwhelmed since I do not function well in groups of strangers. Google GriefShare to find a group near you. Thinking of you.
Hi Adrienne. I am from South Africa. Stays in Benoni Gauteng. Where are you from?
@@mathildewilliams9608❤from South Africa. Benoni Gauteng
Is there any videos on deased daughters
and if you didn't have anyone to begin with? i was a home stuck caregiver for 8 years
Karen, I also experience that jealousy and I think sometimes of myself as a nasty person
I also find a series of RUclips videos by DAVID KESSLER to be enormously helpful.