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bayviewgal, My condolences to you and your family. I know exactly how you feel, my wife passed on 1 Jan this year. At 90 YO, I am 92 and may never stop grieving. However I am attending grief support sessions anyway - it does help. Also am continuing to come to this site, because; now and then I feel that my experience along that six year journey of caring for my wife may allow me to lend support to others going through this terrible time in their life. The only advice I can offer you is to stay strong, keep those good memories at the front of your thoughts as you go through this new phase of life.
If you have not already done so, please find a grief support group, an in person group I've learned has provided me the best support, although I do participate in two others (one telephone, one online)- at my age, I need all of the support I can get.
All the best to you, stay strong, you are not alone.
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@fred1 I'm sorry over the loss of your wife and all those other caregivers who have lost their beloved partners. I do agree wholeheartedly that grief support sessions - in person and those like on this site - are so valuable. It's why I take the time every day to post something. I find posting is like journaling and cathartic for my own wellbeing and hopefully, that of others on this site. Your wife wouldn't want you to grieve her passing. Fill your days with love and support and the beautiful memories you have of her. Yes, we are not alone. Best, Karla
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@fred1 Thank you for your wise counsel. You are a valuable source of advice and compassion as one who has completed the dementia journey but now lives with the grief of losing your wife.
I dread the day that this will happen to my husband of 45 years. When my mother passed away I did go to in-person grief counseling and I found it very valuable in helping put my loss in perspective. I was told that grief never really ends, with time you just learn to live with it. And I have found that to be true. The counselor also asked me to think about what my mother's legacy would be. This helped me focus on all the wonderful, loving lessons and connections she made throughout her life. That helped me as well. May God bless you always.