Recently bereaved

junie1 you must be devastated. I am so sorry you feel alone at a time when you really need loved ones around.

Others have made suggestions so I will add to take things slowly and be very easy on yourself.

I found the Sue Ryder on-line bereavement site very helpful when someone close to me died.

Please keep posting here if you feel the need- you will get good advice and support from people who know how it feels.

Don't be frightened to contact old friends and colleagues your husband knew too. They may be more supportive than you think.

I can only say how sorry I am. It’s very early, take care of yourself, a day at a time, and when you feel up to it contact Cruse.

Thanks so much all of you.
We live in north wales.
We did not locate from the USA, that is where are friends moved to. We just had each other, when he got ill I cared for him for 2 years, before that I cared for my mum for 6 years.

You are all wonderful
Thanks so so much
Junie xx

I'm really sorry to hear that. My heartfelt condolences to you.

I now someone who recently was bereaved and has no family and her friends live at the other end of the country , she found Cruse bereavement support very helpful this is their helpline no. it is free 0808 808 1677. I hope they might help you I know they helped her a lot .

So sorry for your loss.Would you be prepared to give us an indication of which part of the country you are in.I am sure there will be people on here who would like to help.
Barbarax

Oh Junie - so sorry for the loss of your dear husband - that is so sad . I am presuming you have re-settled from the USA ? That’s tough. It’s hard relocating to another street, let alone another country.
I think MacMillan will definitely help you.
Lots of love and hugs 🤗

I am so sorry for your loss and the difficult situation you are finding yourself in.
Your funeral directors and the executor on the will should be your greatest assets at the beginning. If you were named as each other’s executor consider appointing a solicitor if you can afford it. Your GP should also be a source of support and advice. Are there any local bereavement groups you could google? When you come to register the death the registrar is usually very helpful and kind, get several copies for banks etc who will need to see it. They also offer a one contact service so you have to do a bit less, though everything will need to be changed to your name only. Make lists and take any help offered. You dont need to do everything at once.
Concentrate on getting through the funeral, plan something for the next day. When you’re ready you can start slowly to make new connections. Just mind yourself for now, hour by hour 😘

I am so sorry to read your post, Junie. I hope that you feel able to reach out to other people. They may become friends. Others who have suffered widowhood may have good advice to give, but I can offer only a virtual hug, which I absolutely do.

Sending you a big (((hug))) thinking of you.x

Although it sounds inadequate I just had to say how sorry I am.
How are you with the church?
We are lucky to have a vicar who doesn't push religion at you but is kind and sensible with help and advice. As Lizzies suggests, ask your funeral director for suggestions, its part of his job after all.

Oh Junie, I am so sorry . MeowWow is correct people really do care. I am thinking about you . I am sure MacMillan will support you and I am sending you the biggest ((( hug))) .
You must be devasted .💐💐💐

Lizzies

Oh sweetheart I’m so sorry. I hope you have a good funeral director to help you through the difficult time. Do you have friends from the area that you moved from who can help you?

I was about to say the same Lizzies. My condolences to you Junie (

Thanks to all who replied it helps so much.

Junie x

Hi Lizzies
Are only friends are in America,
We used to travel around a lot with my husband work. So totally alone.
MacMillan are calling me tomorrow.
Thanks for your reply
Junie

I didn’t want to scroll past without acknowledging your loss.

Please accept my condolences 💐

So sorry for your loss 😢 May you gain some comfort in knowing that here, on GN, we do care 💐

I am so sorry

Oh sweetheart I’m so sorry. I hope you have a good funeral director to help you through the difficult time. Do you have friends from the area that you moved from who can help you?