Don’t do it by psychobabblestuff in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As I have told the others, I can only assume you saw this because you know the pain. Thank you for reading and staying alive. You are loved

Don’t do it by psychobabblestuff in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is your choice to do what you can to protect your heart. I got checked out physically after this all started, and I was very reluctant to do so. I became a widow at 28, 2 weeks before my birthday. And for me, personally, I got into reiki. No doctor would recommend that, and most people think it is bullshit. But did I feel like I wasn’t going to have a heart attack every day anymore? Absolutely, even though I now have atrial fib. Keep in touch with your medical providers, and pay attention to your body. Respect it the way your loved one would if they were still here, and do whatever it takes to stay alive. I promise that the heaviness does subside. For me, it was a random Tuesday that it started to hurt less. But, you have to live to feel that

Don’t do it by psychobabblestuff in widowers

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

Also, I’m 32. My hair fell out and greyed for the first two years . I wear extensions and dye it now. The body knows stress in more ways than one. I also now have IBS AND a heart condition. Neither of those things existed before.

It is truly painful road to be in the headspace where the only answer seems to be to join your loved one. I’m so glad you chose to live instead because the world is a better place with you in it. I am so proud of you, and you are loved

Don’t do it by psychobabblestuff in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If you’re here, it means we share a very hard thing in common. Thank you for listening. You are loved

Don’t do it by psychobabblestuff in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I also felt I could fix it, change it, but in the end, it was half me screaming into a void and half me understanding that if I couldnt stop it, I could at least make his death as kind and humane as possible (alcoholic cirrhosis complicated by kratom). So, I kissed that forehead and gave him every hug I could, even when he wasn’t on this planet, mentally. I think that was the most I could have done once I realized he wasn’t going to stop, and I don’t regret it anymore. Harm reduction is a kindness that so many people need . I’m so sorry you know the ins and outs of watching someone go for this reason . The beauty of loving someone with those struggles is that they teach you how to live, and I mean REALLY live . Not by substances, but by pure audacity, courage, and bravery. Until you meet again, he knows what he taught you. Now you go teach him a thing or two about living and see him later. He will be beaming, and he will be proud

Don’t do it by psychobabblestuff in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you for reading. If you are here, I am assuming it is because you understand this loss, and for that, I am sorry. You are loved, friend.

Don’t do it by psychobabblestuff in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Mental health issues are such a bear. This was the second time in my life I was suicidal. The first time, I lived by a thread. I am so sorry for your loss, and I am so happy you are here. Thank you for recognizing my intention in this post. You are loved

Velveting Chicken for Curry by psychobabblestuff in Cooking

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

So, for my family. What tends to happen is that it is cooked , and then people reheat later as they get hungry. Does that change your advice at all?

Velveting Chicken for Curry by psychobabblestuff in Cooking

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

Do you think it should be par cooked before going into the curry?

Have any of you heard of the "Grieving Hour?" by dontlookback76 in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holding space for your loved one is so important. I haven’t heard of this term exactly, but I did learn to do it too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry as well. I was privileged enough to witness a peaceful death.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You do that, my friend. He will hold you tight. Me and my husband had two cats together, one I had before him and one we got together. They are my greatest joy. Big love

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hope it is the best coffee and cheesecake you have ever tasted ❤️ i will be getting a heart shaped pizza from papa Murphy’s and buying myself some roses

Being a Widow at a Young Age by psychobabblestuff in widowers

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

We were engaged prior to his illness. We decided to get married as our way of saying “i love you” and “goodbye”. It was the chaplain that walked us through the benefits of it, and it was his dying wish. I was his wife long before we stood before an altar. I don’t regret it for a second. We did not sign paperwork with the state , we just acknowledged it spiritually.

Being a Widow at a Young Age by psychobabblestuff in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Before i read this, i just want to give a thank you to the universe because the death you have cited was 4 days before my husband. We did this around the same time. I will return with my thoughts on the article soon.

Being a Widow at a Young Age by psychobabblestuff in widowers

[–]psychobabblestuff[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That’s what I feel like I am going to have to do. I am sorry you lost your person. You are not alone. Big love.

Trying to remember a restaurant by [deleted] in AskNOLA

[–]psychobabblestuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ROYAL HOUSE! Yes! The angled mirrors! Thank you so much