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In reply to the discussion: my wife passed away yesterday morning [View all]IbogaProject
(5,432 posts)136. So sorry for your loss
Please slow down and take care of yourself you have to be mindful and build a new routine for yourself. You are at an increased risk yourself for the next six months. And try and take solice that she isn't the one left with out you.
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I am so sorry. My deepest condolences to you, and I will keep you in my thoughts.
HeartsCanHope
Nov 9
#14
So sorry to hear of your loss. 14 years is a near miracle, same happened with my dad's prostate cancer.
lark
Nov 9
#20
Your pain comes through your words and I could not hope more for all of us to absorb some of it....
hlthe2b
Nov 9
#39
Oh, dear onethatcares, please know, as you inch your way through this, your DU family cares mightily for you. Sending
KitFox
Nov 9
#40
I am so sorry. I can't even imagine 14 years. Please take care of yourself and come here and talk to us.
ratchiweenie
Nov 9
#61
I am so sorry, one that cares. May the memories of your dear wife be a blessing to you.
debm55
Nov 9
#84
Maybe additional cancer research could avoid such horrors. But of course tax cuts are more important.
flashman13
Nov 9
#102
YW. I hope you have support. It's relatively new on a long journey to a different life.
electric_blue68
Nov 9
#222
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wife. 14 years is a long time, may she rest in peace and may you find
Ninga
Nov 9
#135
Because of cultural conditioning I'm glad you found a group to process, unburden yourself, and heal
electric_blue68
Nov 9
#214
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure each of us feel a little pain on your behalf in the hope that it might alleviate some
Buddyzbuddy
Nov 9
#157
I'm so so sorry. I understand the hurt. I'm still grieving the loss of my wonderful husband 🙏
TommieMommy
Nov 9
#161
I'm really sorry for you and your loss. Sometimes I think that us men really should "go" first because we don't.....
FadedMullet
Nov 9
#176
I feel so very sorry for you. I'm married, too, to a wonderful woman. 14 years is a hell of a battle. She was very
Exp
Nov 9
#200
Dear onethatcares, I understand. My dear husband of 38 years passed 26 days ago. I'm finding comfort in talking
MLAA
Nov 9
#201
Dang! So sorry. Just seeing this. Strength to you as you navigate both the practical things, and the roils of emotions..
electric_blue68
Nov 9
#221