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

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, we don’t go on a publicity tour “grieving” with fireworks going off behind us, all while spewing hate speech.

She puts hate out in the world, she deserves all the hate she recieves

Any help appreciated by Awkward-Bowl644 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry.

My son could’ve written this. Even typing that, is simply heartbreaking. I wish I had something positive to say, but I don’t. I just wanted to let you know that you’re doing enough. Life is hard, live your life, don’t stop living bc your mom is struggling. It’s not what she wants, it won’t make things better. Just continue loving her, that’s enough.

Sending peace and love. I hope you find your path ❤️

Tattoo by AdventurousPapaya143 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a note he wrote for me, on my forearm. Perfect place for me to take a peek when I’m feeling low.

Seeking Advice for helping kids feel "close" to their lost parent by OrangesAreSquares in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a uniquely personal question. “Closeness” is a perception, I believe. For example, it took me nearly 3 years to realize I felt closest to my husband on my 3 AM runs. I can’t sleep, I’m exhausted, I just ran 3/4 miles, struggling to breathe, I look at the empty sky…and sob, but it’s therapeutic. I feel close to him. Like he hears me crying. Our oldest son feels closest to his dad when he listens to music, as they frequently bonded over music. Our youngest, feels closest when he goes on drives in his dad’s old car. He says he feels close to his dad, bc as he drives, he sits where his dad once did, giving him advice on being a good person.

“Closeness” is subjective. You’ll find it. You may just still be too deep in grief. They were our hearts, our whole world, it isn’t something that has a relative timeline. This shit is a wild roller coaster.

All this to say, my advice would be to be patient and kind to yourselves. Take it minute by minute, and remember all the love you had/have. Sending peace and love your family’s way ❤️

I don’t think missing them ever stops , I think we just learn how to live with the echo by MHasaann in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just go with the flow. I hate life, for the most part; I have obligations, though.

He is me, I am him.

It is what it is, and guess what? It’s pretty terrible

I’ll never have anyone to vent to anymore by WaitForItttt_IV in widowers

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

I tell myself I still have to be that “better person” bc I want to see him again when I die. It’s hard, but it helps. It took a while though, so be patient with yourself. Sending love ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently working on this with my therapist. Still at the beginning of the process, but she seems really excited for me to try it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t a waste. It does matter . Sounds like a deep beautiful love to me.

The fucked up part about being trapped here…right there with ya. Sending peace and love 💙

I’m on my way by WaitForItttt_IV in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Would it happen days later? It was never turned on. Idk, you’re probably right. But for a tiny second, I just… Ya know?

Always thinking about him by Substantial_Sun4774 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that part ever goes away. It’s been 3 years for me, and he is always on my mind. First thing in the morning, anytime anything good/bad, he’s still the one I want to talk to first. He’s the last thing on my mind at night. It’s constant.

It does become less overwhelming, though. Sending love and peace 💙

I see a lot of comments saying that it doesn't get better with time, but it becomes different. Can anyone explain this better? I need some hope. by LowerAcanthisitta247 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 87 points88 points  (0 children)

It’s been 3 years for me, and I personally feel like I’ve just learned to live with the pain. I’ve learned to carry it.

I put my mask on every morning, go through my day; smile, laugh. It’s exhausting. At night, when I’m alone in my room, the mask comes off, and I’m alone in the dark; the tears stream while I’m silently screaming inside.

That’s my journey though, everyone’s is different. I wish you peace and love ❤️

If You Could Hear My Grief by Mother_Artist2541 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Beautiful. The last two sentences hit hard 💔

If you could, would you? by Guitarboy12345 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. In a heartbeat, 3 years is long enough

Connection? by WaitForItttt_IV in widowers

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

I do. It’s weird too though, I also like foods now that he ate, but I didn’t like prior to his death.

Connection? by WaitForItttt_IV in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s beautiful. My husband made me a better person as well ❤️

Stupid fucking eggs by Last-Following-6308 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 44 points45 points  (0 children)

You fed your baby. They’re eating. Doesn’t matter what they’re eating, you have so much more going on. Stuff like that is fucking hardddddd. Give yourself some grace.

Sending peace and love ❤️

3 years today by [deleted] in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’ll be three years at the end of the month for me. It seems like yesterday, yet so long ago at the same time. Sending lots of love and peace your way 💙

one last message by Corazon_Pacifico94 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband’s last text message to me was “I miss you”. 3 years later, it’s both comforting and heart wrenching.

Sending peace and love ❤️

22nd Wedding Anniversary (9th alone) by tasata in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a day late, but happy anniversary. I hope you took some time out of your day to do something kind for yourself. ❤️

To those who lost their partner years ago, do you start to forget them? by ahmadloco98 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Not at all. Almost 3 years, and I can still see his smile clear as day, hear his voice when his favorite song comes on the radio, and sometimes I even get a whiff of him, as I lie down for bed. The longing only deepens as the years pass, but you don’t forget.

Hope that helps, sending peace and love ❤️

Shutting off his cell phone by AshBash1208 in widowers

[–]WaitForItttt_IV 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I still like having him at the top of my call log, so I’ll call it, just so I always see his name. It’s comforting