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Loss and Grief: How are you doing?
Loss & Grief | Last Active: Apr 7, 2024 | Replies (932)Comment receiving replies
I am in a similar situation. My husband died 1 year and 7 months ago. We were married for 53 years. My grief is still on going. I am sitting in my breakfast table and he used to be right across from me. Living alone is lonely but I do have a helper most days to keep me company. My son comes and stays for few weeks. I am also very fatigue and tired due to lack of sleep from anxiety and depression and I also have sleep apnea. My hope is getting my energy back so I can drive and be out more. Joined a senior club which I am looking forward to attend many of their activities.
Marilyn, is there a senior club you can join? There a lot more seniors around in your similar situation and you may connect with them.
Good luck to you,
Susie
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So sorry to hear of your husbands passing after so many years. You are loved and prayed for.
It’s takes a bit to feel better, strong enough to do what one used to do. You are doing wonderful activities to help you heal and continue forward. Give yourself time and grace.
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I live in a 55+ community so there are plenty of clubs to join to match your interests. But I am not good at meeting people and a lot of things are in the evening. Even though I live in a gated community and the drive would be minimal, I just can't bring myself to do it. I have a housekeeper who comes every three weeks to clean. I do everything else by myself. I have had some grief counselling. But we were together for such a long time. We dated (in those days you didn't sleep together) for 3 years and were married for 59 years. That's 62 years of my life. When he died a lot of me died as well. Right now I just do what I have to do and spend the rest of the time quietly in my house. Will it ever get better? Who knows. Right now it is what it is.