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Widowed at 52

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Thoro Fri 31-Dec-21 19:59:50

I think you’r probably in shock. Try not to worry about what you think you should be feeling - just cope as best you can. My first husband died suddenly (diabetic hypo) aged 53 when I was 48. The shock carries you through. It does hit you at different times - be kind to yourself.

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GrannyGravy13 Fri 31-Dec-21 19:57:34

Saetana I haven’t lost a husband, but when I lost my parents it didn’t really sink in until after the funeral.

Sending (((hugs))) ?

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aggie Fri 31-Dec-21 19:57:00

So sorry Saetana , I hope you have family or a very good friend to help you xxx

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Lucca Fri 31-Dec-21 19:49:33

So sorry to hear that Santana.

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Saetana Fri 31-Dec-21 19:47:46

Sadly my husband of 32 years died suddenly at our home on Christmas Day aged 56 - he had a number of health issues but there was no indication he was going to die so soon. I'm honestly worried about how I'm coping with it - apart from a few crying bouts (mainly when I read condolences, think about being a relatively young widow, or posting that he had died) its like nothing has happened. I'm really worried its going to hit me like a ton of bricks at some stage - I seem to be coping a bit too well if you know what I mean, albeit with the help of alcohol (not loads, just enough to keep functioning). Is this normal?

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