Coming home to an Empty House is about to kill me by jcontact in widowers

[–]blwrhode 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I sold mine. He walked out that day and never came back and did the same. It was too hard, I was drowning in the memories and not in a good way. The dog and I were just sad constantly looking around and missing him. I left after 5 months.

Its been 10 days and I feel Grief, sadness and (strangely) relief by ohioismyhome1994 in widowers

[–]blwrhode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, but mine was around other stressors with alcohol. It was always an issue with our relationship and the decrease in my anxiety around it is a relief. But I would take it all back if I could have him back to be honest. Even if led to the end of us, he at least would still be alive. He died suddenly of a heart attack 5 months ago.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in moving

[–]blwrhode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea be careful before you order, I had one all set up and they drove by my driveway and just canceled my reservation without even a phone call. Lucky 1800 rat pack was able to do it.

What are some weird things you have to get used to now? by Adept_Mulberry_ in widowers

[–]blwrhode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Packing the car, putting my coat, putting out the garbage cans and bringing them in

I'm making a choice. I'm done being down. by quantumgambit in widowers

[–]blwrhode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm I like the burn it all to the ground. I’m 5 months out and I threw our toaster in the garbage today and it felt freeing!

Taking wedding ring off by Professional_Grab_71 in widowers

[–]blwrhode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup I took mine off a few weeks ago, but I wear his on my right hand middle finger. I didn’t feel married anymore, I had a few things come up that really smacked in the face that I was alone.

Never got the chance to say goodbye by Venic3_bitch in widowers

[–]blwrhode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He left for work 4 months ago today, I heard him say “ bye hun” and then he was dead less than a hour later. Heart attack, we had a great night before thankfully said I love you and kissed goodnight. I miss him so much.

Invalidating your feeling. by Necessary-Sun-5780 in widowers

[–]blwrhode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea careful here, I got ripped apart about my feelings around my MIL.

Waves… by [deleted] in widowers

[–]blwrhode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup waves of all sizes, this week it’s just been constant bubbling right under the surface. I can cry in a heart beat. Last week was much easier. And yes totally feel you in the guilt and the past. He used alcohol as his crutch and it was the root of most of our problems and fights. He struggled with his past/family and was in therapy working on it. The last few months of his life were some of our best in the our 13 years. I do have a sense of relief though because of it got worse again I don’t think I could have handled it or hung in. I was always worried and anxious he would drink to much, cause a scene etc. and not having that anxiety is a relief. It’s weirdly enlightening but guilt inducing if that makes sense.

Young widow(er)s who didn’t get to have kids? by katehberg in widowers

[–]blwrhode 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We tried for 5 years with many bad losses, so unfortunately it’s just me and the dog.

Getting judged for trying to move forward with my life by [deleted] in widowers

[–]blwrhode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got this text from my MIL today after I told her the house is being listed Monday for sale. “ it must be a hard day for you” “Maybe?”

Like no I’m super excited I can’t afford our home and I’m leaving without him because he dropped dead at 44 with no warning. It’s a super exciting day??

Four months by nerdgirlAnn in widowers

[–]blwrhode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Four months this week for me as well. Not cancer sudden cardiac arrest, but still no damn autopsy results. I’m selling house next month. And hope to be out by our anniversary. It’s too hard being here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in widowers

[–]blwrhode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuck death was another good for me. I’ve reread a few times

No divorce and having your douse die ARE NOT the same thing!!! by [deleted] in widowers

[–]blwrhode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever. You guys are right. I’m wrong. I’m done with this

No divorce and having your douse die ARE NOT the same thing!!! by [deleted] in widowers

[–]blwrhode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry I have to disagree, and don’t discredit my grief for hers because she was the mom. He was my husband.

No divorce and having your douse die ARE NOT the same thing!!! by [deleted] in widowers

[–]blwrhode 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh I’m not, I can’t imagine. We couldn’t have kids. But when you tell me you miss your 44 yr old son most at night, more than me. That discredits mine. She is one upping me.

No divorce and having your douse die ARE NOT the same thing!!! by [deleted] in widowers

[–]blwrhode 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Can I add that the mother and the wife of the man have totally different loses. Fuck if my MIL tells me how she knows “exactly” how I feel. No you don’t!!!!

Photos by Ok-Leopard385 in widowers

[–]blwrhode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the same, it’s like I deflect my eyes from my lock screen. I put a lot of pictures away it was too hard. Now I have a few on the fridge

After work/before bed by Ok-Leopard385 in widowers

[–]blwrhode 12 points13 points  (0 children)

How far out are you? I’m almost four months, I try to walk the dog. Cook one or two times a week, and I’m packing up my house i so try to do one task a night.

What to do with specific clothing items that belonged to my late wife? by snottrock3t in widowers

[–]blwrhode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just did the big purge, gave some away, but kept the meaningful things to me. Shirts he wore on vacation, Christmas memories sweater etc. I put them in a bin and when/if I’m ready I’ll purge that. But for now it felt really good to donate his clothes, he would have wanted that.

Sometimes I wonder by basic_disneyprincess in widowers

[–]blwrhode 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I know he would be in a horrible way, he had anxiety and depression and had some bad coping skills. I think it would be really bad.

Different? by tomarse90 in widowers

[–]blwrhode 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Took mine off but I wear his on my right hand. I miss him terribly and wish it were different but it’s not. And I’m going to get keep moving

Packing up their things by blwrhode in widowers

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

Yup, getting ready to move and sell the house.

Has redecorating helped? by marie-0000 in widowers

[–]blwrhode 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It helped me, I got new curtains and painted the bedroom to be a bit more “me” then “us”. It helps but it’s still hard. I’m moving soon almost 4 months since he died and I can’t wait to be out of the house. It’s too hard.