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Loss of wife: Still having a hard time sleeping. Alone a lot.
Loss & Grief | Last Active: Feb 22 6:53am | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
I have found Connect to be very helpful in the neuropathy group which I've participated in for a few years. My wife and I had 52 years of a lovely marriage. She was my best friend, business partner and the absolute love of my life. Our friends often thought we were joined at the hip as we did everything together. Everything. She passed away unexpectedly on February 13th at our home which was the shock of my life. By the end of that day, I felt like half of me was gone. That feeling still exists. We have several grown adult children who have been the support I've needed, and they have been taking turns staying with me and doing sleeps overs. I am trying my best to be strong and allow the grief to be a part of my life. I intend to join a support group but how long do I wait? This is extremely difficult, and any advice from those who have been through this would be greatly appreciated. Ed
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February 13th? My good sir, you're in a state of shock. It's happened. It's real. If you feel you need to sit on the side of the bed and cry, do so. No stiff upper lip needed. No need to make any decisions about anything right now. Leave everything as is around the house.
About me. My wife died 10 years ago after a tortuous illness. It was a few years before I could even say died, and not passed away. Died almost seem too harsh. I generally talk to her everyday. I allow myself the grief that I still feel.