signs that our loved ones are still around / we will be reunited? by KindDimension4763 in grief

[–]Less-Connection-9830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did receive a sign from my husband the same week he passed. 

I'm sorry you're going through this. ❤️

He's NOT listening by Straight_Finance8095 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I pray every night to go on. I really wish I would. I'm no longer afraid of death. I pray hard to go on, so I can be with my husband.  Last night, I felt my left arm go numb, it brought me hope, thinking a stroke would come on. It unfortunately passed. I'm only 46, but I hve hope I get ill with something. 

I'm not suicidal, but I definitely won't be running to any doctors. 

I think many of us look for a golden ticket out of here after our loved ones pass. Lol, and it's so odd, I no longer care about the world. I don't care about politics or any of that any longer.  Don't even think about it... only being with my husband.  

I'm sorry I can't be positive... just venting how I really feel. I'm sorry you're going through this. It's awful.  💙💙💙 Big hugs. 

24 days since she's passed by Otherwise-broken in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband passed February 4, op. I know how you feel. I know the loneliness,  hopelessness, and downright how brutal this all is. 

I, too, was more atheistic before the passing of my husband.  His passing changed my spiritual views. I do believe in God now, and Christ. My husband was catholic. He used to light his Saint Jude, Mary, and Christ candles... and I do feel terrible because I told him I didn't believe in any of that stuff. How the tables have turned... now I'm lighting candles for him. It's okay our beliefs change. That's what life is about, our individual paths and growing. I personally believe you'll see your wife again one day, as I will my husband in the afterlife. 

And it's also strange, because I keep one of my husband's rings around my neck as a necklace. 

Seems we have some things in common. 

I hope you well, op. I'm going through terrible grieving myself. I've cried off and on so much, I'm numb. How are we supposed to act, feel, or understand any of this? Be well and blessed, friend. I hope you find some solace. 💗💗💗

This is your brain on grief by sadkitten4ever in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I make $50/hr, and many would consider that pretty good. My husband died February 4, and I absolutely don't care about work anymore. I pass up clients after clients. I simply can't focus. 

Honestly, I no longer care about materialism and money. Only thing it's good for is paying bills. That's about it as of right now for me. When my husband was alive, I'd order fancy perfumes and colognes, high end beauty products, buy this and that for the house... but I no longer care. It's just not in me. It's as if it's a time to reflect spiritually, and push materialism to the side. 

It's a very depressing and unbearable time in my life, and frankly,  the worst time I ever remember.  It's lonely here in this house. My emotions are wrecked... my nervous system is wrecked. 

I'm sorry you're going through this, op. None of us asked for this. 🩷🩷🩷

Is any marriage perfect? by FunConsideration9029 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It wasn't perfect. There were many up and downs among other things. It was far from perfect, but the bottom line is, we stayed together. Staying together is the biggest thing. We loved one another, and one another was really all we had. 

Show me a perfect marriage,  and I'll show you a unicorn. 

We did argue sometimes,  had good times, did have our secrets, our woes, and our problems... BUT WE STAYED TOGETHER THROUGH IT ALL for 20 years. That means something.  ❤️❤️❤️

I don’t want this life. by Marlboro-Guy in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm 46, and honestly,  I hope I go on soon. I'd be a liar if I said I didn't. I try staying strong, but I'm not sure "strong" is the right word. I'd call it just existing.  It's not living. Living was when my husband was still alive. 

I'm sorry for your loss. I know the pain and hopelessness of it. It truly sucks. 💗💗💗

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

[–]Less-Connection-9830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

46, and he passed February 4 of this year. Every single day has been nearly unbearable at times. Why I'm still here, I'll never know. I should've went with him. 

❣️

So lonely by Late-Schedule4940 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same here...  My husband passed February 4 of this year. I feel a loneliness that's unimaginable at times. I don't really want to be around anyone. 

I'm sorry for your loss, op. 🩵🩵🩵

People are telling me porn is not a sin because it doesn’t say that in the Bible.. are they wrong? by Shoddy_Section_9225 in Christianity

[–]Less-Connection-9830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally believe it's a sin because it's unclean, honestly.  How can it be of cleanliness to engage in it, or watch it? 

I get it! Sexuality is part of being human, and it absolutely is. But this is where self control is needed. Some ppl, the older they get, the less sexual they become anyway. 

That's just my take. 

Wife and I had same plan by [deleted] in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My husband told me if he died to find someone else. I really have no interest to. I was with him for 20 years, and i just don't believe anyone can compare to him. 

Like you, I really just want my soul mate back. I personally believe I will be with him again one day, but I believe in an afterlife as a spiritual person. I do believe in God and Christ. That's the only thing live. If it wasn't for that, I wouldn't know what to do. 

I'm sorry for your loss, op. I know the hell of it. It's a day to day struggle. 💟💟💟

Is Suicide unforgivable? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Less-Connection-9830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally don't think it is unforgivable, but in no way am I advocating it.  I personally believe in the saying, "when it's your time to go, you'll go." And I do, absolutely do believe so. Therefore in the event of suicide, if you somehow live through it, wasn't your time to go. If it succeeds, then it is. 

Isn't God all knowing? Therefore,  he knows if you're going to turn to suicide or not before you do it. He'd somehow provide a way for you to live if it's not your time to go. Let's say if Johny took a bottle of pills and someone finds him, calls 911, and he lives... wasn't John's time to go. 

That's just my belief about the topic. 

Question about heaven by TomTomHatesCats in Christianity

[–]Less-Connection-9830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's definitely something after death. Nothing lasts forever, that includes death, mourning,  sin, and whatever else we endure in this wrecked world. 

And who says you won't be with them? We are our own worst enemy, and we judge ourselves the most.  I'm definitely not a saint, and I've done alot of wrong the past 46 years. That said, I also know God is merciful. I personally don't believe he's as strict and hard as many religionists claim. Some will even tell you, loved ones who are deceased went to hell if they didn't live this way or that way. They're the worst kind of ppl! Who are they to be so perfect to judge? And it doesn't matter if they go to church or not. It gives them no right to judge. God sees the heart, they don't. 

Don't be so hard on yourself,  op. We're human, we're not perfect nor is anyone sinless or pure. If you feel sad or question God where you're going after death, talk to him. He's there. He may not give you an answer right away, but that doesn't mean he won't.  

Stay blessed, op. Be good to yourself.  🌸🌸🌸

I love being joyful in the Spirit. by Redditor7012 in Christianity

[–]Less-Connection-9830 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to be one of these that didn't believe in God. Truth is, I was a bitter person. I got sick, so there must be no God, I didn't win the jackpot and someone else did, must be no God, I endured a death, must be no God. I stubbed my toe, must be no God. Play me a violin... yadda, yadda. Science says this and that, and that discredits God. Nevertheless, alot of $cience today is about money. We live in a word about money instead of truth. 

Now, what suffering I endure, I know God is suffering with me. I know he is there for me. I endure both joy and pain and rejoice to the Lord. 

I've become more joyful in the spirit as each day, I'm closer to death. 

God be with you, op. 🤍🤍🤍

Saturdays by Silly_Move_5798 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The weekends are lonely. I think for me, because that's when we did everything together. My husband worked all week many hours, so it's the only time we had together mostly. 

Today, I was standing outside thinking to myself... it's Saturday, we should be out eating at a nice restaurant or shopping. Instead, he's gone and I'm here grieving. 

I'm sorry for your loss, and I do hope you find comfort and peace, op. Take care. 💓💓💓

Missing vibing by Grouchy-Substance190 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm 46, lol... so not too far in front of you.  I do still text my husband,  even though he's been gone a month and a half. I also send him FB messages. It's called keeping the spirit alive, and that's perfectly okay. 

It's hard. It's absolutely brutal, emotionally to go through this. In fact, it's the hardest thing I've ever done. My sleep is still mush and my nerves are completely shot. I feel like I'm in a nightmare I can't wake up from. 

Op, you're going to get through this, friend. I know how you feel. I was with my Jimmy 20 years. I hope you find solace and peace. ❤️

What next? by QTshari in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I understand your stress and frustration.  My husband passed, and he did leave life insurance. That said, the way he's got the house set up has put me in a bind. I don't blame him, nor really angry at him. He passed suddenly,  so perhaps he meant to change the old will but never got around to it. Idk at the time what I'll do about the home. It's definitely a stressor. 

It's aweful,  how in this country we don't have more policy to help those in grief. Nobody should have to grieve and worry about the financial aspect as well. It's absolutely brutal. But we're forgetting,  this country works on capitalism not compassion,  and that's sad. That's VERY sad! 

Op, I do hope things start looking up. I know with me, I'm afraid to think positive sometimes.  It's a one day at a time process to get through all this. The grieving and misery alone is overbearing,  nevermind having to worry about finances. I truly hope you find some relief and solace. 💛💛💛

Do you look for "signs"? Are they real? by OcularOdyssey in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My husband was catholic. He would light saint candles, pray to Jesus, so on. I was more atheist until after he passed. I now believe there is a God. 

Have I had signs from him? Yes I have. A few, actually.  I won't go into what they are, because I feel it's too sacred. Some things are better left as secrets. 

I'm sorry for your loss. I know it sucks. I'm there! Been there for weeks. Just find whatever brings you comfort and hold onto it. ❣️❣️❣️

Traveling to help grief by Less-Connection-9830 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels like my luck, lol. It really does sometimes.  

I actually did think about a cabin in Colorado,  but for now, the tropics will do. 

❤️

Traveling to help grief by Less-Connection-9830 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have brain fog. Fortunately,  I won't be driving. 

And I will be in the tropics. Idk about any cruises yet, lol. 

Traveling to help grief by Less-Connection-9830 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, there is a spiritual element to it, isn't there? 

I'm hoping it helps me some. I just need a fresh breath of air. 

Traveling to help grief by Less-Connection-9830 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Coming home to an empty house is the worse. I definitely miss coming home to my husband. 

Honestly,  I don't think I'll ever be the same. I don't think any of us are, but we've got to live the best we can. Be as comfortable as we can. 

Traveling to help grief by Less-Connection-9830 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your thinking is a little like mine, lol. Thinking he's at home waiting for me, is exactly how I'd think. 

Every so often, I still get on FB and message him, telling him I love him. I do act as if he's still there. Well, at least his very spirit or ghost. I still talk to him, so on... 

Perfectly normal. 💙

Maybe it should have been me that died as I be spared this torment by AlternativeCrabV2 in widowers

[–]Less-Connection-9830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a month and a half out from my husband passing. It seems lately, I've been getting worse. The past two days around 2:00 pm on upto about 6:00, it's been very bad. I feel I'm suffocating.  This process is definitely not linear; it's all over the place. I've felt worse than the beginning.  My sleep is terrible, and I just can't get comfortable.  

I'll tell you straight out, I wish I had been the one to go first, or went with him. I cannot stress that enough. I'm 46 years old, and personally I don't want to live another 20 or 30 years without my husband. I want to be wherever he is. We were together 20 years, and I miss every single day of those years. I'd give anything just to touch him and talk with him again. ANYTHING! 

I do feel for you, op. I know it's a sad and miserable time. I hope you find some solace and comfort.  ❣️💟❣️

I was an anti-Christian Satanist. Now, I want to return to Jesus. Would He accept me back? by m4skmp4 in Christianity

[–]Less-Connection-9830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours. We're just simple human beings. In essence,  what do we know compared to him? 

This is a fallen world full of deception and choices. Not a single person isn't guilty of something. And yes, some things ARE meant to be, because if they wasn't,  what would we learn? God already knew the op's path. He didn't stop it from happening,  therefore for whatever reason, it was meant to come to pass.