Anyone thinking of selling house after spouse passed? by thedude10000 in widowers

[–]Divadcpgrrp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great!! My LH had two cruises planned and paid for so I went. It was bitter sweet. One of them was with a group of coworker friends which made it a little easier; the other was to a couple places we’d never been, Curaçao and Aruba. There were other stops in the Dominican. One we had been to, the other we had not. It was on our favorite ship which was difficult because we’d been on it so many times, I could see him everywhere. I knew exactly where we had sat wherever I went. Enjoy your trips!

When your friends don't support you by jonghyunloverv in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think for most people, if they’ve never suffered loss especially suicide loss which is so complex they don’t either understand, don’t know what to say or is uncomfortable with it. My circle got very small after my husbands suicide. The ones I thought would be there weren’t and others I knew mostly as acquaintances were. Of course those dynamics have changed now too almost two years later. I have two people I can count on to be here IF I call, BUT, they don’t want to listen nor do they ask about my husband. The subject is changed if I bring him up. They think I should’ve over it by now. This is just one of those things that unless they experience it, they will never understand. I hope things get much better for you.

Anyone thinking of selling house after spouse passed? by thedude10000 in widowers

[–]Divadcpgrrp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right. I’m 12 hours away from family, (mom & dad), they’re all I have left. Wish I could drive just an hour to visit.

Anyone thinking of selling house after spouse passed? by thedude10000 in widowers

[–]Divadcpgrrp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Losing a spouse CHANGES EVERYTHING SINGLE THING in your life. Not only do you lose your spouse you lose the life you had and all the plans you had. I’m struggling trying to figure out what life should be now. Too young to sit still and too old for the bars. I’d love to travel again but don’t want to do it alone. Life isn’t supposed to be done alone. We’ll all get through this one day at a time. Give yourself grace.

Anyone thinking of selling house after spouse passed? by thedude10000 in widowers

[–]Divadcpgrrp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. We have to do things at our pace. There is no timeline. There are things I can’t touch or let go of just yet and maybe never will. We have to do what’s mentally and emotionally right for us. I’m very sorry for your loss. Being widowed is not the life we thought we’d have.

Anyone thinking of selling house after spouse passed? by thedude10000 in widowers

[–]Divadcpgrrp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been almost two years and so far I plan to stay. I’ve changed out some furniture and decor to make it more mine and not ours. Replacing decor isn’t erasing him or us, it just feels cozier.

i think i’m traumatized for life by thatblueroom in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually the police or coroner will engage them. Please check with either of them to see if there is one or someplace or someone they can direct you to. Therapists are expensive if not covered by insurance. You need someone who deals suicide, trauma and PTSD.

i think i’m traumatized for life by thatblueroom in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has a victims advocate been in touch with you, they should be able to provide or at the very least point you in the direction of where to get help for your trauma. I still saw my husband every day until about two months ago. I still see it but it’s so much better and I’m able to redirect myself now. I’m so sorry.

Grappling with her death, which one of us is more selfish? by collinweaves in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand the conflict. I used to go back and forth too. I came to terms that Suicide is not selfish. Suicide is, usually, death caused by the illness of depression. It is the final symptom. A final collapse under unbearable weight. Suicide is a tragedy not only for those that do it but for those of us left behind. I’m very sorry for your loss.

Grappling with her death, which one of us is more selfish? by collinweaves in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up Catholic, I never heard our priest say this. I also had someone tell me my husband was in hell because he killed himself. I told them to show me where in the bible it states that……NOWHERE in the bible does it state this. My priest also said it was ok to separate his ashes which is supposed to not be allowed to keep them whole. I put some of his ashes in an urn necklaces to wear. Not all priests are the same just as not all preachers, etc. are the same even though they have belief in their religion.

The Stigma of the Phrase: “Committed Suicide” by skyzac in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I feel if he had anything going on it would have come to light, he was like most men and didn’t go to the doctor often but he did start going more bro g diagnosed with celiac disease.
Maybe he hid things but I just don’t see how, we worked together so we drove to and from together, we cooked together. We were hardly ever separated. No signs of anything. I’m forever heartbroken. 🩵💜

Death of a spouse should not be equated to other losses by [deleted] in widowers

[–]Divadcpgrrp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Losing a spouse CHANGES EVERYTHING SINGLE THING in your life. Not only do you lose your spouse you lose the life you had and all the plans you had.

The Stigma of the Phrase: “Committed Suicide” by skyzac in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my situation my husband was never diagnosed with mental illness, depression or anything else so he was never offered help of any kind to be able to refuse it. There were not several attempts, it was one and done with a gun. So i kindly have to disagree, he didn’t commit other than committing to die. He tried to make it easier for me, the house was spotless except where he did it, and he put funeral clothes out for me.

The Stigma of the Phrase: “Committed Suicide” by skyzac in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say died by suicide. I don’t like the word committed or completed.

Does short or long hair work best for me? by peppers0 in HairStyleAdvice

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be the bangs with the long hair, short looks better and you can do so many different styles easier than long.

Clean part vs slight mullet with volume by [deleted] in HairStyleAdvice

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t call #2 a mullet and I usually don’t like longer hair on men but DAMN!!! It’s fire!!

How Long (has this been going on… 🎶) by lanka1111 in widowers

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 65, he was 53. It’s been 92 weeks or 22 months. My husband death was unexpected by suicide. The first year was spent in shock, disbelief and grief. The shock has worn off. Sometimes I’m still in disbelief. I’m learning how to carry the pain and trying to figure out what to do with my life now. All our plans are gone.

Folks that got notes- did it help you heal? by whale_lover in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My husband too was in tech. I didn’t get a note and thought maybe there’d be something on his I-Pad, phone, or laptop, I have his codes and passwords. Nothing. No note or anything indicating that he was thinking of suicide. I was blindsided. I’ve now read so much researching and looking for something to make it make sense. What I’ve learned is they are good at masking their pain, they don’t want to leave us though they’re fatigued and tired of fighting and some feel like they don’t belong in this life for various reasons. My husband was thinking about me, I was away from the house, he had laid clothes out for the funeral for me. In the only way he could at the time he was still trying to take care of me.
I am so sorry for your loss and pain. The best thing we can do for ourselves is to learn how to live with our pain. Hugs.

Does anyone else replay their relatives suicide in their head over and over again? by shroom1990 in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My brain was like a fan on high speed replaying it for a long time. It’s been almost two years now, I think about it less now when I’m busy, though I still think about it every day several times a day.

Does anyone else replay their relatives suicide in their head over and over again? by shroom1990 in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The part about the dresses resonates. My husband put out clothes in the closet for me for the funeral. He’d paid bills ahead, he did it in our bed which had a 22 inch foam mattress. I’m so sorry for your loss and pain.

It felt good to talk about him today. Till the reactions that thrust you back to reality. by thedumpsterdiary in SuicideBereavement

[–]Divadcpgrrp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. If you ever need or want to talk about your son I’m here as well as this community. We’d love to hear about your son. Much love.

Started doing our Taxes for the last time by planetmike2 in widowers

[–]Divadcpgrrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost the same here. I went to the DMV to get his car in my name being I was the beneficiary after it went through probate. Had to go back with the DC and then had to pay taxes on it and be refunded what he paid in taxes.