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I think every person, including me, asks themselves this question after a loved one dies. When my husband's health was failing, I began to answer the question. First, I knew my husband would want me to enjoy life and be happy. Second, I knew we shared the same values. Third, I knew my husband loved me for eternity because he called and told me so when I was quarantined for Covid. (Tested positive, no symptoms.) With these things in mind, I made some important decisions. Because each day is a gift, I would enjoy the miracle of life. Giving to medical/health organizations and volunteering would be ways to continue his work. (My husband was a physician.) Most importantly, I could build on his love and open my heart to new experiences and the future. Today, I live in the apartment we shared. I'm Assistant Editor of a website for the bereaved. I've written three books for the bereaved and have a children's book coming out in September. I was my husband's caregiver and started creating doodle art to cope with stress. Now I'm a doodle artist. My husband's love is always with me, part of me and part of my soul. Try to build on your husband's love and live life in memory of him.

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It is not so easy. Losing him is not the only thing going on. We had no inkling this was coming. He fell and broke his femur. We was in one of those so-called skilled nursing facilities. Ha! He kept getting infection after infection. In three months we was gone. Then I had a full hip replacement. Not due to a fall. Just bone on bone. Had to go through this alone. The facility I was in was pure hell. Now my youngest son has decided to cut me out of his family. Next week my granddaughter is getting married but I was specifically told I was not welcome. It all too much to handle. I tried going for counseling but I had to drive 23 miles on interstate 10 one way. Then back. Too much stress. But I did promise my oldest son I would not harm myself so even though in the darkness of night and my life it is tempting, I will not do so.

Harriet-

I would love to know the books you have written!! Would like to read.

Thanks,
Linda

Harriet-

I lost my husband last August and handled my grief well.
I lost my dear labradoodle a month ago. He was my best friend during my husband's long dementia illness. Which book do you recommend I read.

Thanks,
Linda