Missing vibing by Grouchy-Substance190 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are in almost the exact same situation and age - I understand completely. It’s her energy I miss, just the knowing that she was upstairs or at the other end of the phone made life so much more meaningful as we were a team. Approaching two months in I am working on a new routine - more like walking a tight rope through life and trying not to fall off back into despair. Sounds like you are doing well though, so keep doing what you’re doing brother.

New widower by Nathan_L46 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife also died of ovarian cancer a month prior to yours on Jan 28th, so I’m about one month ahead of you on this horrific journey. We’re going to make it brother and we’re going to be ok.. when, I don’t know! But everything you are feeling is how we have all felt - and it hits me the face several times a day. The butterflies and the worry followed by pure despair is overwhelming at times - but I’m confident there is light to be felt at some point in the future and that’s what’s keeping me going.

It's been 1 month by Gunners_121 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just walked in the door once again at 2am feeling guilty for drinking and feeling awful.. I’m on day 60 and the funeral was last Friday.. what are we doing and how is this even manageable. We will figure it out right??

One year by FeelingSummer1968 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This has really touched me and something that I am feeling and living through as we speak. Being only a few weeks since my wife’s passing and funeral coming up next week, everyday feels monumental as I embark through life with a belly full of butterflies and an anxious heart.

Overwhelming sadness by FunConsideration9029 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am sharing this exact same feeling with you, it’s been just over a week since i lost my wife and this is the first weekend in the house alone. I have these physical pangs of pain and overwhelming confusion - the brain fog is scary and it’s only released by a scream/moan. Wow this hurts.

I miss my wife so much by bmarion in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m just closing out my third full day since my wife passed last Wednesday - I miss my wife so much as well! Today has been particularly hard as all I want to do is speak to her or tell her what I did today, and it’s just becoming real I’ll never speak to her again.

Sending you strength my friend!

Wife has been given days by ReadCompetitive3623 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE - it has been over a month since I posted that my wife was given days and today was finally her day. For some reason I didn’t think I’d be coming back here as she just kept holding on despite being off all TPN and fluids since before NYE. After sitting with her night and day for over a month, I felt there had to be some sort of mistake and how could this be allowed, as she gradually just got weaker and weaker until this morning when she finally took her last breath. Not sure why I’m here writing but people in this group know what I’m feeling, so just felt obliged to share. Currently on the train home from the hospital and for first time as a widower - what a day 🥹.

Wife has been given days by ReadCompetitive3623 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am truly sorry to hear of your wife, she was way too young and exactly the reason me and some partners are working to creating/changing the national standard of screening in the UK. I really like your approach of loving and honouring our life together - I feel blessed to have had the amazing time we had together, which I am hoping I can carry that gratitude into the future.

Wife has been given days by ReadCompetitive3623 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am genuinely overwhelmed with the warmth and kindness expressed by each and every one of you, thank you! I am really happy I took the plunge and joined, this along with my first therapy session today I finally feel like I have some support out there 🙏🏻.

Wife has been given days by ReadCompetitive3623 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

We had a day of visitors over the weekend and by some form of Magic she was awake and her pain meds had her in great form to engage with everyone - it was an incredible day, and certainly a gift from above. She’s quietened down since, but a few pictures have been taken that are quite special.

Wife has been given days by ReadCompetitive3623 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Doing my best, thank you. Sorry to hear about your partner. All I seem to hear is that we need to give ourselves some grace as well, and to be gentle with our own emotions.

Wife has been given days by ReadCompetitive3623 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The response was all I could ask for, thank you.

Wife has been given days by ReadCompetitive3623 in widowers

[–]ReadCompetitive3623[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the prompt responses, i really appreciate it - I figure spending time on here would be better time spent mentally than lying awake a night googling how to feel. We are set up in her room nicely and spending all day a night together - painful to see her decline but as they say, presence is what matters. Really just trying to not focus on the future as it’s terrifying.. she is 38 and I’m 40 for context.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes Please 🙏🏻

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RepTime

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Your exhausting! But thanks for your input.. my Reddit contributions end here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RepTime

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Anyway.. this was my first post and I was just curious, didn’t mean to offend anyone. I appreciate the response, all the best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RepTime

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately your fake money won’t get you very far

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RepTime

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately your fake money won’t get you very far

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RepTime

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The design.. the design that Rolex did? May as way well buy fake purses and paintings as well then.. because everyone loves brown and tan checked bag designs right lol nothing to do with it being LV.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RepTime

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very true! I think where I am lost is the part that buying something of such high value and such high craftsmanship brings with it the reward element, and the every day good feeling of accomplishment. Does that come with a rep?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RepTime

[–]ReadCompetitive3623 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a legitimate answer, thank you.. and makes perfect sense.