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Bereavement
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]niyad
(132,071 posts)45. Huggggggs, my friend and please be kind and gentle and loving
with yourself. Your loss is barely a month old, the shock has barely had time to register, let alone wear off. It is extremely important to remember that each person grieves in their own way, there is no right or wrong, only what is yours. It is also important to remember that grieving is not a linear process, done stage by stage and done. You can circle and cycle through them at different times. For some reason, the funeral scene in "Steel Magnolias" helps some people.
Please also remember that your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need. There is always someone here.
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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
Thursday
OP
Wishing you peace for your broken heart 💔 Chat wit us..you may be by yourself but you're not alone 🌺
Deuxcents
Thursday
#2
I am sorry. I am most certainly no expert and my professional training is not in that area but
hlthe2b
Thursday
#4
Thank you for sharing. I'm in Wisconsin waiting for the weather to cooperate so I can get out more.
Ziggysmom
Thursday
#30
If you are physically up to it, cross country skiing on public golf courses in winter is another
hlthe2b
Thursday
#32
I remember Senator... I somehow missed his inclusion in the "Memoriam" page for 2011 so
hlthe2b
13 hrs ago
#84
It's still very, very early. And grief is very different than depression. I know it's really
Scrivener7
Thursday
#7
Thank you. My daughter has polycystic kidney disease and Dr. Bergs keto diet really helps
Ziggysmom
Thursday
#36
Those two words said it all. GRIEF ILLITERATE. We get three whole days of bereavement leave
Ziggysmom
Thursday
#41
Be kind to yourself and give yourself some slack. Grief never just goes away, it just
Marie Marie
Thursday
#12
When my fiance died suddenly in his early 30s, I walked the same trail every day for a year.
femmedem
Thursday
#16
THANK YOU EVERYONE! Everyone will experience grief in their lifetime. It should not be
Ziggysmom
Thursday
#42
Oh my dear Ziggysmom, My heart hurts for you as you are inching your way through this journey that was suddenly thrust
KitFox
Thursday
#46
I am sorry for what you are gooing through and hope that you find some solace with it all soon.
marked50
Thursday
#50
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and I am concerned over your struggle dealing with that loss. ...
marble falls
16 hrs ago
#77
One foot in front of the other foot. The pain is real no doubt but just "doing things" Will help.
Botany
16 hrs ago
#78
I am so sorry for your loss. It took me over 4 years to feel "normal" again after my husbands death.
maptap22
16 hrs ago
#79
It will be nine years next month, and I still get tears in my eyes when a certain song comes on
tavernier
14 hrs ago
#81