StartaSenior Contributor
Cancer took my husband of 40 years. Not coping.
I'm not coping at all. I miss my husband so much i lived for him.
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StartaSenior Contributor
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hi @Starta .... 👋💕
I cant stay because I am about to travel .... but I wanted you to know I heard you .....
@Shaz51 @Former-Member @Adge @Determined @Smc
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StartaSenior Contributor
I'm @Shaz51 really sad can't stop crying today, it's my hubby's anniversary of him passing and just wanted to talk,,my children haven't even rang me or msged today I'm feeling so alone..
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
My Like meant “I hear you” @Starta ....
I am so glad you reached out for company here tonight. @Shaz51 is here, and others are likely to be along shortly. I will stay as long as I can.
Sending gentle virtual hugs your way.
💐💕
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Have a cry my friend @Starta , and then remember the good times , the wonderful memories , sitting with you
@Adge, @Former-Member, @Owlunar
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StartaSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 I miss him a lot, I want to be with him..my kids dont seem to care about me anymore..I am sorry, I'm just so down ..
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AdgeSenior Contributor
I'm sorry to hear that @Starta Yes, that's so very hard.
I lost my Dad to cancer 2 & 1/2 years ago, which I still haven't come to terms with yet.
Try to find all the emotional & other support that you can.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Everyone grieves in their own ways @Starta, your children may be thinking of their dad too
We are here for you @Starta , keep talking to us
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StartaSenior Contributor
My kids are all in the city, I live remote country town..I have no one here to talk to..
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
You have us to talk too @Starta
My dad died a few years ago xx
Yes @Adge, it does take time my friend but I don't think you totally forget
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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