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Reply by Carriek
02 Feb 2013, 10:56 PM

Hello everyone,
I have not witten in a long time... I am back to being busy with work and caring for my daughters... but still very much feeling alone. I feel so isolated, empty, sad and stuck.
It has been 6 months since the absolute love of my life lost his battle, and I miss him so much it is overwhelming.
I wish I had answers, I dont feel his presence in the house, it just feels empty. People say "he knows, he sees....." really-- I wish I could see or feel him here.
How does someone 49 yrs old with twin daughters 14 learn to live on.... its pure agony without him.
Im angry, when I hear of the bad people in the world I cant help but wonder..... how good people can be taken and bad cruel people live.
We have been disowned by his family... and were treated so badly by them while he was sick. It has caused me to feel very threatened by them. Adding more stress and worry.   
I used to hear people say its a couples world (which at the time meant nothing) now I completely understand.
so sad and devastated........... I want him back, I want to turn back time, I want to change all that has happened. Cant type cant see through the tears.
CarrieK         

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Reply by NatR
02 Feb 2013, 11:10 PM

Dear Carriek,

I am so sorry to read of your pain and loneliness tonight.  I want you to know your posts reach yhe forum and I wanted you to have a response back.

your loss is deep and the fact that you and your family are suffering from your dear loved ones family is very upsetting.

i hope you know you aren't alone.  It's the hardest thing to go on alone without your beloved spouse - and I can't imagine the added stress of being closed out.

i also understand about how the world is made for couples - it's hard to be a fifth wheel at functions  or parties - any social gathering is hard.

i know others will write to strengthen you tonite.
know you are not alone here, you can talk and be real.
as hard as it seems right now - I do hope that you keep going one day at a time - life will unfold for you in new and unexpected  ways - and your husband so beloved - would want you to go on, to find a new path and do well.

it all takes time - a lot of time - life doesn't come with a manual - unfortunately - cause I could have used a bit of insight too;) ( my attempt to make you smile))

my thoughts are with you this evening - you are among friends 
and hugs to
NatR 
 
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Reply by marstin
03 Feb 2013, 6:41 AM

Hi CarrieK,

I hear your sadness and wish I could give your a great big hug. I too have hit the six month mark since my husband passed away and have found it to be even more difficult at a time when I hoped that it would get easier.

I am so sorry to hear that his family is being so unkind to you. It's imposwsible  to know why people have to cause more pain to those that are suffering so much but it happens. It has happened within my family and has caused me to realize who I can and cannot allow to even enter my thoughts. It can be very toxic.

You yourself know what a wonderful wife you were and how much he loved you. That's all that matters in the grand scheme of things.  Those who have not walked in your shoes have no right to judge you. At this time you are doing the best that you can for yourself and your precious daughters. Be proud of how far you have come. It may not feel at times that you are moving ahead but you are and will continue to just one small step at a time. It is not a smooth road but one filled with many bumps and dips and times of total devastation.

Yes, it is a couple's world and I'm sure that with Valentine's day approaching that it makes it even more difficult. I know for myself it is very painful because last Valentine's day Len got down on one knee and formally asked me to marry him. I never believed for a moment that he wouldn't live to be around for another one and yet here I am alone.

Have you gone for any councelling? It might be something worth investigating if you haven't. I know that it is very difficult to reach out and ask for help. I have yet to do it but am now contemplating that I need to have some professional support. Please know that you are not alone nor are you weak.

Please keep reaching out and know that we will be here for you to pour your heart out to.

Hugs,
Tracie
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Reply by Brayden
04 Feb 2013, 4:34 AM

Dear CarrieK,   
I too feel the deep hurts that you are experiencing now in your grief journey. You will have to be patient as six months is not a very long time and your readjustment may take much longer. You should not set targets for yourself as these can only make you feel worse. I too would strongly suggest that you seek out a counsellor or a support group in your community so you can see that you are not alone in this. You also may want to check with your hospital to see if they have a program for your girls. It is so sad that family members are not there for you now, but with some counsel you may find appropriate ways of dealing with them and hopefully achieve some reconcilation. You may also find that you will have to develope totally new relationships that carry no judgement of you. Please keep posting here as we want to support  you in any way possible.
 Sincerely,

Brayden

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Reply by jaidey
09 Feb 2015, 4:48 AM

 My mother just passed recently, Jan 14. And I think I'm in shock.  I don't want to see or talk to anybody about her.  She had been sick for the last year having went through heart surgery and being diagnosed with copd... I am the youngest of three. " dat's me baby" she would say, as she introduced me, in her newfie twang.  I'm 42 with two children.  My youngest was the apple of her eye...her ol trout she would say...  I'm not even sure where I'm going with this "letter"   I'm not even sure if I'm gonna be OK without her.  I feel lost in the dark and it hurts so much.  My step father and  I were her primary care givers.  I didn't live with my mother, my step father worked. Had no license. Mom was the driver up until she got sick...she spent seven months in four different hospitals.  I was curled up next to her with her favorite blanket wrapped around me holding her hand when she passed. She didn't want to die. She told me that the day before. And she wanted to die at home.  She was so sick when I think about it now I feel so guilty that I didn't do more for her...she got to spend two months home.  We had to take her to the hospital on Tuesday and she died the following Wednesday...and the funny thing is...she always hated Wednesdays.  On the end she was a little forgetful and would keep asking me what day it is...I would always tell her Wednesday!  Just to play with her a bit..she would get a chuckle...but I'm sure she's laughing now cuz I hate Wednesdays too now!! Haha .  I could go on and on about how wonderful my mother was but I know I will run out of space here eventually...sometimes it helps to talk but only for a few minutes because I somehow blame myself for her checking out!  The day before we had to take her back to the hospital (unknowinghly for the last time) she was almost crying and begging not to go...but we took her anyway and it was the same night the drs told us there wasn't much more they could do but make her comfortable. She was alert up until they started her pain medication. And then it was only a few hours.  I miss my mother so much. I never knew I could experience this much pain.  Not this kind...I can't even describe it.... There are no words.  I'm sorry for rambling on. I'm not sure if u can even make sense of it all...I kinda just started typing words and I feel kinda good talking to strangers for a change. I even accidentally stumbled upon this website seeking some answers to see if how I'm feeling is normal...I was a little scared to tell my Dr. How I'm feeling but I'm not sure why.  My mother and I even shared the same doctor. I really don't want to see him.   Can anybody please tell me that I'm gonna be OK????  I tell myself a hundred times a day I will be....but I'm not sure... Everybody avoids me like the plague... Isn't it OK to cry and be sad? Why am I not allowed to cry and be sad?? She was my mother and I watched her die (which I don't regret...maybe it sounds morbid but it was the most beautiful moment of my life) she looked so peaceful...no more struggling to breathe....the wrinkles of distress on her forehead were gone..finally...I wish I could go back and smell her..feel her...hear her... Is this normal? I've never lost anyone this close to me. Fortunately I guess.  Nothing feels right. Nothing... Some advice please...from anybody. Please
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Reply by jaidey
09 Feb 2015, 6:07 AM

Being new to this site and spending the last three hours bawling my head off....reading about others and their pain just confirmed to me that its all real! I'm gonna have to get up an stop feeling sorry for myself and face life.  No matter how much I wanna just curl back up in my mothers arms an hear her tell me one last time...everything gonna be OK!  I can still see her face as she told me she loved me one last time. No matter how much of a dragon I was she loved me no matter what. And when everybody else turns away she never did...and now that's gone and I'm so scared
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Reply by KathCull_admin
09 Feb 2015, 2:51 PM

Dear Jaidey
Welcome to this site. I wish I could have been here for you last night as you grieved your mother. 

Cath1 started this thread, "as a way of paying tribute to those whose lives have been completely altered by a loved one’s illness followed by death and whose grief feels absolutely overwhelming as they search for hope and healing." I am glad you were able to read that other's here understand. And even though everyone's experience is unique to them - the members of this community 'get it'.

My mother-in-law was a Newfoundlander as well and your words 'dats me baby' 'little trout' bring her back to me - she too was a wonderful woman.  It sounds like you and your mother share a good sense of humour. 

I know you are reluctant to go and see your doctor but I wonder if he might not be a great resource for you. He knew your mom so he will understand when you talk about her - and perhaps he can answer questions you may have. 

I am glad you found this community. You can write and know your words are safe here. 

How old are your children? How are they doing without their nan?

Katherine


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Reply by NatR
09 Feb 2015, 2:58 PM

Dear Jaidey,

my my condolences to you on the very painful loss of your mom.  There is nothing like a mom, our go-to person for everything.

i am glad you found this message board.  You are going to feel wrapped in understanding and uplifted by others who struggle with loss and pain too.

keep on sharing your feelings, you are mourning, and it's part of life....but we often are totally unprepared for the feelings that overwhelm us.
hang in there and feel the friendship from all the members - we are here for you.
hugs,
NatR  
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Reply by Xenia
15 Feb 2015, 6:12 PM

Dear Jaidey:

My heart and arms reach out to you in your grief.  

You say you cannot describe the pain and hurt you are feeling.  I share your pain and hurt as I lost my husband of 59 years on January 10, 2015,

I understand your wanting to have said all the things you wanted to say, I too look back and say to myself, why didn;t you do this, do that, say this say that.  Too many regrets that in reality could never have been done as we were caring form aloved one and all the attention was on helping them through their journe.

As you I had to take my husband into hospital just before he died.  He wanted to die at home but it was not to be.  I cared for him for over 18 months at home so to release him to the hospital was hard to do but had to be done.  I go through my thoughts and try to remember the best of the times we had together during his illness, the closeness we shared and know I did the right thing by releasing him when his time came.

I cannot give you advise on how to cope,rememgering and knowing how much you loved and miss your mother is so individual.  I can say to you, I share your pain, I cry for you and along with you as I shed tears for my husband, I weep for you in your sorrow and know we are feeling the pain of losing someone dear to us.  

I would have loved to have the wisdom of Saul and  the patience of Job and be able to give you some great and understanding words to help you through your journey of losing your mother, but I am human who can only say, I share you loss and feel your hurt and know if you keep writing and reading on this forum the pain will ease somewhat as you see and read others messages knowing you are not alone.

I send you hugs and love across the miles, you are at one end of Canada and I am at the other furtherst west but we share our pain as if we were neighbours.

Xenia 
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Reply by Marks sister
15 Mar 2015, 2:29 PM

A very good friend of mine recommended that I come here.  
I lost my big brother Mark on Friday, March 13th after a long, hard battle with cancer.
I don't want to leave the house because I might see people who know about his passing.  I'm afraid that I will totally break down and they won't understand.
What i've learned in the last few days is that most people will minimize your pain when you lose an adult sibling.  I've found very few resources to help me-most sibling information is targeted to children.
I just need a place to share my pain...I'm one of seven children, Mark was next oldest in the family and people always thought we were twins (even though Mark was a twin).
When he was diagnosed in September, 2013 with Stage IV Esophageal Cancer, he was told that his type of cancer was not curable-it was treatable, but it was not curable.  I took a spiral down at that time and sought therapy (which I continue with today).  I was able to be with him many times over the last 18 months to help out-had lots of time to talk with him alone and had many honest conversations.  
I don't know if that made it easier or harder...I just know that the first thought I had this morning when I opened my eyes was Mark is gone, Mark is gone, Mark is gone.
I'm angry at God, I'm angry at cancer, I'm just mad that my brother is gone and there is nothing I can do.
I was blessed to be with him and his wife and kids most of the last week of his life.  He was his normal funny self even up to the day before he died.  I'm glad I was there and I'm trying not to judge my siblings who didn't want to see him as he declined.
So many things to deal with..
Mark's Sister 
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