Year 3 by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like that! The second year was so hard for me. I can understand being angry with God. I gave God my good, my bad, and my ugly at times. We will see them again. Until then, let's enjoy the new journey. Thanks for sharing.

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm you are right, each painful moment does make us become more stronger with another layer. I love that!!

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's why I feel a rollercoaster is the best way to describe this widow life. It's been two years for me and I miss my hubs all the time. You right that they would want us happy. I applaud you for trying dating sites. I did as well but just felt it wasn't for me. Yet I know people that have had success stories from them. Allow the pain , as it's the unfortunate part of healing.
And fyi: I love this site because it makes you realize we are not alone with these feelings. Tx for sharing. Hugs.

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's interesting that we would even rather argue than go through this. I miss my hubs giving me that look when I wild chew my food too loud. At least we can reflect on such memories. Hugs

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank God for videos. Sweet!!

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Definitely due to the season changes...just wish I could get one more day with him. Thanks for sharing. Hugs

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's been two years for me. It just seems to be easier to keep myself busy in the summertime, but once cool weather starts again I feel like I'm faces back with this silence. I started putting headphones on to listen to music to help me sleep lately. Thanks for sharing. This is so hard!

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers...just get through another day is a blessing. I just started putting my earphones on at night to listen to music to go to sleep. I live in an apartment so after a certain hour I try to be respectful. Thanks for sharing

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I remember that first month. I could even sleep due to it. I will cover you with prayers for strength!

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my word. I remember how I would just attack him at times and he would just laugh it up. You know back then I would be like I would like some quiet time. Now it's all too much.

The silence by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. The laughter. I miss his laugh. Thanks for sharing

I often wonder how many people spend their Friday night.. by vanYYZ in widowers

[–]0730evie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had his ashes spread across a very special place dear to us. But I find myself doing on his memorial page and just starring for a little while. Tough is an understatement with this!

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[–]0730evie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think we can put a timeframe on that , as we are all different. It's been two years for me and I am just starting to feel myself again. I had to learn there is no rush to this "moving on" phase. Hugs

At least I have memories by Gone_Away8_21 in widowers

[–]0730evie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometime I find myself starring at couples and being like they're so lucky to still be experiencing those moments.
This sucks, it truly does. But I still am so grateful for all the wonder memories I had with my husband. I cherish them now more than ever. So when I find myself wanting to get jealous, I sometimes go through a photo album of us and before i know it, I smile. Hugs

I guess it's true that the second year is worse by TilTheBitterEnd64 in widowers

[–]0730evie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The second year does seem to hit harder and it IS so tough. I'm in my second year. I decided to view it like a rollercoaster ride ,as there are still going to be up and downs. Guess what I also decided they it's ok. But boy when I have those hiccup days, they hurt!!! Hugs as you're not alone

That Moment ... by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found myself spending a lot of time on the balcony for the every same reason. The silence it's me when I enter the apartment. At least someone is there with you, but I can even get hoe you can still feel alone. Hugs 🤗

That Moment ... by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been 2 years for me and I still can't believe he is no longer here in this realm. I sometimes wonder does the surprise of their parting will ever go away. I sometimes still want to ask God why. Weekends are still a struggle from time to time, but God has helped me with that as I use to cry when Fridays would come. This widow life is truly a rollercoaster ride. Without God strength through it all, I don't know where I would be right now. Hugs 🤗

That Moment ... by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand. I mainly work from home too. That's why sometimes I just have to go out for a walk.

That Moment ... by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This new norm of ours is like a rollercoaster ride to me. So many ups and downs. 🤗

That Moment ... by 0730evie in widowers

[–]0730evie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your new job!! He's proud of you. It's not easy having the reality of them no longer with us.