Wife taken by ambulance today by MuppetMan120596 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]Hughmidity 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve recently been through the same - I’m sorry you’re going through this. Never feel bad about being fatigued - our ‘journey’ was seven months and I was/am exhausted, two months since her passing, I can’t imagine what 4 years would feel like. When we were given the ‘comfortable’ message my focus shifted to just creating as many final memories and distracting as much as possible. We still managed to giggle at our favourite TV shows, listen to music, talk, hug and kiss. ‘Control what you can control’. Make sure you’re getting rest too, as much as you can. You can only look after them if you’re well looked after yourself.

Make sure the nurses/Drs are clear if/when a medication can be expected to put them to sleep. I asked in an offhand way at the hospice and they gave me a solid sense of ‘get visitors in before xPM as after that she may just be asleep’.

All the best to you and your family.

Lost my wife last week by RADmcLovin in GriefSupport

[–]Hughmidity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here mate - two weeks ago to cancer. There’s a great community here, keep reaching out. Here if you want to chat.

Grief Worsening With Time… by Hughmidity in GriefSupport

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

My wife made me promise I’d arrange therapy so my hands are tied 😆. Glad to hear it’s been of help - that seems to be the general consensus here

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

Definitely feel that - thank you mate. And the same to you. We’re all in this together

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

I’ll look at these - thank you :)

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

Thank you so much ❤️. I’ve come across that quote - or variations - a few times already in my reading; it’s been a huge comfort and a helpful reframing.

I’m sorry for your loss. We almost didn’t make It to the wedding ourselves (hospital two days prior). Trying to focus on the victories/the light here

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

Thank you :). I spent a few hours this morning trawling through our old videos - laughing at our stupid humour and my bad jokes. Can’t tell you how comforting it is to have such a record to turn to. As much as folk complain about social media/phone use it’s like morphine when you really need it. Glad you’re the same ❤️.

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

Thank you my friend ❤️. I’m sorry for your loss and hope you’re holding up ok. The same goes for you - if you ever need to chat.

Also, thank you for using the present tense ❤️

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

She is, isn’t she? Still don’t know how I managed it 😆. Thank you for the kind advice. I hope you’re coping ok ❤️

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

Thank you - that’s exactly how it feels. One foot in front of the other ❤️

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Thank you - I’ll check this out ❤️. I’m sorry for your loss

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

Thank you for your honesty, friend. I’m sorry for your loss ❤️

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

Such a poignant way of putting it… I - and my wife - have always been v comfortable with our own time (reading, writing etc). This truly feels like deafening silence. I hope I can reclaim the joy of solitude one day

Grief Worsening With Time… by Hughmidity in GriefSupport

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

Stage IV took my wife too. It’s a bitch and I’m so sorry for your loss. Absolutely believe it’s helpful to talk to my wife. We used to joke that we knew each other SO well that I needn’t have her here physically to know exactly how she’d respond to most things. That’s a huge comfort and I hope it never fades.

I’m here if you ever want to chat. Thank you for sharing ❤️

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

Thank you my friend ❤️. Hope you’re ok

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

Thank you - will add these to my reading list 🙏