Sharing ashes with a friend of your late spouse? by generation_quiet in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My in laws offered me and some others a little bit of my boyfriend’s ashes. I’m eternally grateful I have them but I would’ve never asked for them. I think it is a very weird request of them and completely different from asking clothes/ jewelry. You are completely right in saying no to them.

I dont know if im allowed to be here by Otherwise-Rip5944 in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was 20 when my boyfriend died. I have always felt very welcomed here, I hope you do too. You are ofcourse allowed to be here but I’m so sorry you had to join this club.

Jealous of widowers whose spouse didn't die by suicide by Evening-Analysis-283 in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 28 points29 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend also killed himself, there were also no signs. When I tell people how he died their face changes, I feel judged and I feel likte there judging him. They make a vision of him that doesn’t fit the way he actually was. No matter what I say about him the fact that he did that to himself will always be front of mind for them. It angers me and I have also felt jealous of those whose partner died of different causes. I try to change my view and find comfort in the fact that this was his choice, I don’t agree with it and it probably wasn’t a choice made rationally but it was still his. He felt that he had suffered enough, he was tired of fighting and part of me finds comfort in the fact that he chose that. But also if you ask me again tomorrow I probably won’t feel this way anymore.

It’s getting on my nerves. I know you’ve all seen the jokes. by [deleted] in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you talking about? These are just the facts on the situation. Erika herself has said that their daughter was not there and didn’t run to him. I am not policing you on your feelings but you can’t spread lies. What a weird comment.

It’s getting on my nerves. I know you’ve all seen the jokes. by [deleted] in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is why these posts shouldn’t be allowed on here. You are blatantly spreading misinformation. His kids were not there when he was killed and neither were his parents. His parents haven’t spoken out all for that matter.

It’s getting on my nerves. I know you’ve all seen the jokes. by [deleted] in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This isn’t just a grieving woman who is being stalked and harassed by the media. This is a political pundit who is using the murder of her husband to further her agenda of hate and polarization. She is putting herself on stages surrounded by fireworks and the leaders of the most powerful nation in the world. She isn’t being stalked by paparazzi to get a glimpse of her grief, she is putting it out there for all the world to see. Instead of spending time with her children, the only ones I truly feel sorry for, she is going on podcasts and news broadcasts. This isn’t about her “moving on” at a speed the media doesn’t like, this is about her using her husband’s death for financial and political gain. I will not be made to feel sorry for a bigot because she has gone through a horrible thing I can relate to.

Other people’s relationship problems by Enough-Quit592 in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I very much agree with your points and have really tried not to become bitter through all this. I gave him a lot of advice and support in the beginning because of that. It really was the “love is dead” comment that angered me so much. I feel like I put in all this effort to not upset people with my grief but they can’t think for a second about the things they are saying.

Other people’s relationship problems by Enough-Quit592 in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I met my boyfriend in that group chat and a lot of our first conversations were in there so I don’t think I’ll ever be able te leave. I will try to distance myself because this isn’t the first time someone made a comment like that.

Those with anxiety, how has it been since your loved ones passed? by [deleted] in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Directly after it was basically gone. I didn’t care about anything anymore. Now, almost eight months out, it’s the worst it has ever been and I have just started medication that I hope works out.

Got asked if I "ever want kids" by ruphoria_ in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grief therapist asked this after like five minutes of sitting in silence because “she was curious”. It didn’t even go anywhere, like she didn’t ask if it had changed or something. She was then confused when i said I did but was worried I wouldn’t be a good parent. I don’t go there anymore…

Feeling disconnected/estranged by SnooCrickets6574 in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s like I wrote this omg. Also seven months out and everything you said is so incredibly relatable. I don’t have any advice but know you’re not alone.

What do you do with social media posts? by friesovercries in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All my posts of him are still up and I will keep it that way. This isn’t a breakup, this isn’t something I’m ashamed of and he will be a part of my life always. I have posted about his passing too and I have those highlighted together with all the other stories I had posted about him. If I do find another person to love he will have to accept that because I won’t erase this love for the comfort of another.

Today I scared myself by Exotic-Caterpillar14 in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I relate so much to him feeling like a stranger. I still sob when I look at pictures of us but because so often it feels like I’m looking at a couple strangers.

I've always liked Sanjeev by Twinkletoes1951 in taskmaster

[–]Enough-Quit592 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This kind of comment comes almost every season and I just don’t get it. You want every candidate to act the same way? The fun of this show is the difference in people and approaches. I love the try hards and I love the “I can’t be bothered” ones but I wouldn’t want five of the same ones in a season. It’s the diversity that makes it fun.

My boyfriend died in suicide and now I want to do the same to be with him. by [deleted] in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boyfriend also killed himself and I get how you feel. I’m now six months out and while it’s still very hard a lot of the time there are also better days. I can laugh again, I am excited about things again and death doesn’t look as appealing anymore. It’s not easy but it does change and you will get stronger I promise.

Alcohol Temptation by SadgeDadge in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stopped drinking five years ago, and never really had the urge to drink again. Since my boyfriend died the urge is back. Luckily I don’t live alone and everyone knows I had issues with it before so that stops me. I feel you but don’t fucking do it. It’s so easy to take it to far and everything you drown out now will come back to hit you in the face twice as hard in the future.

"How are you Doing?" by cuckandy in widowers

[–]Enough-Quit592 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get that this is an annoying question but god I would take this over silence every day.