glammanana
I'm finding it hard to get back behind the wheel after selling our bigger family car after loosing my lovely John 7 months ago I had intended on buying something like a little Mini or similar but my confidence has gone completely the stupid thing is I used to drive 40+ miles a day to work and back and to places like Birmingham or Newcastle where the Rds are awful but I never bothered then now I am so worried about getting behind the wheel again.
Glammanana. I’m sorry to hear about your lovely husband. I suspect your fear of driving is a symptom of your grief. I’ve found that when somebody very special to us dies, so profound is the shift in our world that it no longer seems a safe place. Something so dreadful has happened that suddenly we’re waiting for the next awful thing, so day to day actions that we used to undertake without thinking now become major hurdles to be feared.
Think of your lovely John urging you on to go out and buy your new car. Perhaps find someone patient and understanding to accompany you on drives, just to reacclimatise to being behind the wheel? The longer you leave it the more difficult it will be and it would be such a shame to lose your independence when in reality, you’re perfectly capable.
I’m certain that your John would be so proud of you overcoming your fear. ?