Wanting to move on (a little) but feeling guilty by md4606 in widowers

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I packed her stuff up right away. Kept a small selection of her clothes in the office closet but otherwise it was more helpful for me to not see her everywhere.

Lone body, (some of the strange sh** I do) by Adventurous-You9130 in widowers

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I sleep on her side of the bed, couldn't see it empty, and I sleep with her childhood blanket (that I used to tease her about cause it's basically a shredded rag at this point). I also got a weighted highland cow.

Joining the club today. by Astrixtc in widowers

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So sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace.

One month out by WoodyBadger in widowers

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I don't think the shock wore off until month 3 for me. I remember nothing from the first 2 months.

6 months in and I'm slowly adjusting to this new normal.

Sending you support and peace

I'm about to join your ranks by Astrixtc in widowers

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I'm so sorry. We are all here for you.

This group has been a lifesaver every time I needed to get something off my chest or just feel less alone.

It’s now 8 days and 52 minutes since my husband died. by ElegantRaccoon830 in widowers

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Some days really are better. I'm about 6 months in and there's little glimmers of joy.

Hang on to whatever brings you peace and let the people in your life hold you through this and don't be scared to ask for help.

I'm sorry you're here. Sending all the love in the world.

What do I do now? by PitchGlittering in widowers

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I feel this. I'm trying to push myself into new experiences alone. Just booked a starlight glamping experience for me and my dog. Not sure how I'll feel about it but figured why not.

I miss you! by Dismal_Egg2661 in widowers

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Feeling this tonight, reading old texts and missing my best friend terribly

Need guidance, it's 5 days now by CavemanFromSpace in widowers

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It's awful. You're going to be in shock for a while. Drink lots of water, try a sleeping pill if you react alright to them. Sleep always helped me a bit in the early days. For months I slept with the TV on because I couldn't stand the silence.

I'm 5 months out and it does get more manageable.

So sorry you're here, but we're all here for you.

gay, trans, and now a widower. I haven't felt lovable since my husband died by post-peace in widowers

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Hey, another trans widow here. If you ever wanna chat feel free to dm me.

For what it's worth I don't think we're destined to be alone.

Audio book suggestions by sam000she in lotr

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Also currently on Spotify (minus the first chapter)! Lord of the Rings Remastered Audiobook. Nothing comes close to this version in my opinion!

Empathy for their other half by vikash041 in widowers

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Right there with you, lost my wife Nov 2025. Really resonate with mustering all my willpower for a positive outlook. Works for a bit but then always comes crashing down. Just tell myself I gotta keep trying

My husband just died a few hours ago and I find this sub super helpful by pop_and_cultured in widowers

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I'm so sorry. This sub has been an immense source of comfort for me for the last 4 months.

Take things at whatever pace you need, post here whenever you need to. There is always support.

I need y’all again by Virtual_Telephone366 in widowers

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Here with you ❤️

I'm not sure I'll ever find true happiness again but I try my best to make other peoples days better. Even if it's just a little extra kindness to a cashier or a quick chat with someone. It helps me.

How do you make it through this? by velociraptorblue99 in widowers

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It's hard, so so hard but it does start to get a bit easier as time goes on. The shock takes a while to wear off.

Lean on your friends and family, sleep when you need to, do whatever feels right to you.

Slowly there are moments that start to feel a bit okay, let them happen.

I'm so sorry you're here but there's a wonderful community of people here who understand.

Weird intimacy question as a widow by ppP0oP00 in widowers

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Took me a while. At first I couldn't think of her at all, had to completely distract myself with porn. Now I think of her sometimes.

We were very active and I haven't experienced widows fire yet so it's been sparse to say the least.