How do I cope with my grief and guilt after losing my husband? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
You are dealing with a lot right now. Lean on loved ones, and try not to look too far ahead My husband recently died. It
You are dealing with a lot right now. Lean on loved ones, and try not to look too far ahead My husband recently died. It was a protracted illness, but in the three weeks between him being very ill and him passing I did not get to speak to him about death.
We had spoken about it earlier in our relationship and he wasn’t frightened. He was the sort of man who didn’t want a fuss and I never lingered by his bedside; I just did what was needed, had a chat and moved on to running the home. I have cried every day since he died.
I have so many recriminations on my part: feelings of not looking after him, not taking the time … We had planned to move in with my daughter part-time, in another part of the country, splitting our time between her house and ours. Now my husband has died, I will be doing this on my own.
My dog, who has been such a companion since I lost my husband, died suddenly. He got me through the past six months. I am not equating the profound loss of my husband to my dog, but I feel overwhelmed with grief. Continue reading...
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