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Bereavement

Still brokenhearted

(68 Posts)
FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 19-May-25 16:26:16

Oh Doodle. 😢
My thoughts are with you this afternoon. x

Bellanonna Mon 19-May-25 16:12:16

Doodle, my condolences too. My lovely husband died 5 months ago and I miss him terribly. I’m sure our tears are part of the grieving process but for you today is a very special day, and a very sad one.
I always enjoy reading your balanced posts so do keep coming on to Gransnet. You know you are with friends on here.

Jaxjacky Mon 19-May-25 15:28:22

Doodle ❤️

M0nica Mon 19-May-25 15:19:45

I am so sorry, life must be so hard, and you put on such a good front when you are on GN, my condolences.

Greyduster Mon 19-May-25 14:44:12

It is indeed a long lonely road, and just as you think you might just be ready to throw away the map, something comes along and kicks the legs out from under you; a photo, hearing his voice on a bit of video, songs he used to sing have tears coursing down your cheeks. But it’s part of the healing process. It’s very early days; let it take you where it will for now.
Thinking of you💐

AuntieE Mon 19-May-25 14:26:08

Oh, my dear, Doodle.

I know exactly how you feel, and I am so sad reading your post.

It is now 18 months since my husband died, and I have got past weeping copiously every day, or even every other day, but there are still days where I sit crying over little things, memories, I don't need to go on, as you know what I mean.

Give yourself time. How long it takes is different from person to person, but my experience is that some kind of peace creeps in. Perhaps contentment will come in time too, who knows?

I am so glad to hear you have family and friends who care and help.

But it is a lonely road we are treadingm so keep in touch.

LucyAnna5 Mon 19-May-25 14:17:54

Hugs for you. It’s a difficult journey.

Cossy Mon 19-May-25 14:10:02

A year is so short a time.

Have you considered grief counselling?

What you are experiencing is completely normal.

Sending condolences & a huge hug 🤗flowers

AGAA4 Mon 19-May-25 14:05:59

The day my DH died is firmly planted in my brain. For you it is still very raw Doodle and I remember how painful it was.
So sorry you are feeling so sad today. Telling you it will ease as time goes on doesn't help I know. 💐

Chocolatelovinggran Mon 19-May-25 14:00:28

I hope that you can take comfort from the love that you shared. It is a precious thing to love and be loved - but grief is the price you pay.

Doodle Mon 19-May-25 13:16:53

Thank you all 💕

Magenta8 Mon 19-May-25 13:15:31

I am so sorry that you are struggling with your grief. You must have found 'the one' and had a lovely marriage. I know that is of little comfort to you.

Anniversaries of this kind are hard to bear but I am sure your darling man would not wish you to be so sad.

crazyH Mon 19-May-25 13:07:11

So sorry Doodle flowers - a lovely comforting quote ..

Hithere Mon 19-May-25 13:06:32

My condolences

A year is nothing to mourn a loved one

Take all the time you need

dogsmother Mon 19-May-25 13:05:06

Doodle great big cyber hugs from me, grief is so individual nobody else can appreciate your feelings, but you keep taking things a day at a time and the weight will get easier to bear 💐

sodapop Mon 19-May-25 12:53:28

So sorry Doodle anniversaries can be hellish can't they. I'm sure many people on here can relate to your feelings today. We are thinking of you and sending love. thanks

silverlining48 Mon 19-May-25 12:52:52

I send my condolences Doodle. flowers

Doodle Mon 19-May-25 12:49:15

A year ago today my darling man died. I still cry every day and feel lost and oh so lonely. Family and friends have been a wonderful support but I miss my beloved so much . I’m just biding time …….”until all that we hold most precious will live and remain with us forever “