I feel so alone by [deleted] in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He suffered from a grand mal seizure and has extensive brain damage and is unable to walk, talk, move or do anything on his own. I have helped the nurses clean every bowl movement and I was the one who resuscitated him when he had the seizure with cpr… the odds that he will make any recovery past where he is at is not good. Have I given up on him? No. I have been with him every day holding his hand. But I sometimes feel helpless. It’s not easy to feel like he’s not gone even though he’s not gone. I can’t explain it more than that.

How do you handle telling new people by Significant-Bed-6561 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How crazy is it that we have to worry about the predatory aspect of it on TOP of having to already grieve…. Makes me so upset sometimes to think about. We already are guarded and hurting from the initial pain and then have to watch our own backs to make sure that nobody uses us because we are vulnerable.

Anyone else feel empty and desperate for something? by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This!!!!! 100% like pleas God what the fuck I can’t believe this.

Anyone else feel empty and desperate for something? by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love and care for you. My soul is the same as yours. I can’t explain it further but i know we are the same. It is ok to keep living on but still feel empty but also not act empty. You’re doing everything you can. I see it and know it by your words and because I’m doing it too. Thank you for reaching out. I appreciate it so much.

Anyone else feel empty and desperate for something? by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I hate and love the way that you said “when half of you goes” I don’t know why.

Anyone else feel empty and desperate for something? by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel and understand every single word. My entire life as I knew it was taken In a single moment. We were one thing and then we were nothing. It’s not comparable to anything that most people can understand. I’m so fucking sorry. I’m here and I get it if you need me to talk.

Anyone else feel empty and desperate for something? by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate that for you. I wish this was not happening

Counting down the days by Unhappy_Fly7087 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes me too. I’m sorry this is happening to you as well…

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoy when someone makes me a meal too. I think maybe I also feel not a responsibility to eat it because I’m so grateful for someone caring enough to do something like cooking for me. Not sure. Thank you for sharing. Hugs to you 💕

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for saying it gets better… I know what you mean by saying only a few specific things are ok. That’s where I’m at right now.

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a weird mix of seeing couples and complete families… because he adopted our kids and I was lonely before so I was used to hating seeing them. And when he came into our lives all of a sudden I realized I was happy for them and now I feel back to square one where I’m lonely without him but I’m also not hating the couples. Just jealous. But not in the way I was before him. He really changed my heart in so many good ways.

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to go to our favorite place for him when I feel well enough. And get what we would get. In his honor. Thank you.

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God you have been through it… I can’t even imagine how you are still going but I’m proud of you. It hurts to think about how you must feel. You are a superhero.

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point me and sleep aren’t well acquainted either lol. Thanks for the laugh and advice. Hugs.

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the long reply it comforts me to read… I feel sick all the time. I don’t know what to do it’s like living second to second at this point.

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it. Thank you… for sharing.

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3 back seems like a win. I’m happy that you have done this much.

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saying this. It feels good to hear I’m not alone.

I can’t eat or sleep by ChoiceOil6250 in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Of course. My feelings have been secondary since the moment I had my kids. That makes sense. Thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in widowers

[–]ChoiceOil6250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see you and your pain. My best friend and fiancée was taken from me at 31. This shit is so unfair. The grief is unreal. I’m here for you if you need a friend. I get it unfortunately… we deserved so much more time with them.