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kris1979Contributor
Hi [name edited out] ive recently lost my partner of 7 years she was only 38 im here more so to reach out for support as i struggle some days with daily life and such ( i hope ive put this in the right category) i feel the people i know just ignore me when i reach out for help and or suggest other things like " a carer" well i dont need one ..... any way i hope some one here could offer some support or something
Kind regards
Kris
In response to: Loss of partner
kris1979Contributor
your dead right on the last line....i shouldnt have to ask i feel im just being let down when i ask for help eg just company for shopping so i just dont bother any more
In response to: Loss of partner
kris1979Contributor
i have a quick question i was wondering how i would deal with certain people ...like ive said im trying all that i can do to deal with my loss im going bike riding etc and their response was...well you need to try harder... now this person is constantly giving me "expert" advice .....but hes having finance issues and health issues etc and he has his partner... i mean something like is there anything i can do to help or what ever ya know, and telling my oldest brother saying to him i find it hard living on my own now... his response was... its not hard, eat sleep work repeat join a community make new friends.... (insert sarcasam here) cos you know hes lost his partner before....
im a little bit over this =|
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