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In reply to the discussion: I thought it would get better by now. Husband died 2-6 and I still can't sleep and must force [View all]KitFox
(550 posts)46. Oh my dear Ziggysmom, My heart hurts for you as you are inching your way through this journey that was suddenly thrust
upon you. How I remember wanting to scream, If there is a light at the end of the tunnel, will someone please turn it on! These first stretches of grief are double whammies taking both physical and mental tolls on your fragile self. Dont look for something big; just get through the day; get through the night. Dont hold back on those waves of ugly crying and sobbing. Your body needs that release. Eventually you will be able to expand your boundaries and little by little find your way forward. I lost my dear husband nine years ago and would be more than willing to be your sounding board and support. You can message me anytime. Sending you the gentlest of hugs dear heart. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
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I thought it would get better by now. Husband died 2-6 and I still can't sleep and must force [View all]
Ziggysmom
16 hrs ago
OP
Wishing you peace for your broken heart 💔 Chat wit us..you may be by yourself but you're not alone 🌺
Deuxcents
16 hrs ago
#2
I am learning a lot from this forum. Was feeling really low today, but now I
Ziggysmom
14 hrs ago
#25
I am sorry. I am most certainly no expert and my professional training is not in that area but
hlthe2b
16 hrs ago
#4
Thank you for sharing. I'm in Wisconsin waiting for the weather to cooperate so I can get out more.
Ziggysmom
14 hrs ago
#30
If you are physically up to it, cross country skiing on public golf courses in winter is another
hlthe2b
14 hrs ago
#32
It's still very, very early. And grief is very different than depression. I know it's really
Scrivener7
16 hrs ago
#7
Thank you. My daughter has polycystic kidney disease and Dr. Bergs keto diet really helps
Ziggysmom
14 hrs ago
#36
Those two words said it all. GRIEF ILLITERATE. We get three whole days of bereavement leave
Ziggysmom
14 hrs ago
#41
Be kind to yourself and give yourself some slack. Grief never just goes away, it just
Marie Marie
15 hrs ago
#12
When my fiance died suddenly in his early 30s, I walked the same trail every day for a year.
femmedem
15 hrs ago
#16
THANK YOU EVERYONE! Everyone will experience grief in their lifetime. It should not be
Ziggysmom
14 hrs ago
#42
Oh my dear Ziggysmom, My heart hurts for you as you are inching your way through this journey that was suddenly thrust
KitFox
14 hrs ago
#46
I am sorry for what you are gooing through and hope that you find some solace with it all soon.
marked50
13 hrs ago
#50
{{ Hugs }} EKR's books helped me understand the physical component of grief
GreatGazoo
12 hrs ago
#60