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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Shaz51Senior Contributor
It is very understandable @Starta, and it is good to talk about it ![]()
I have not lost a husband yet but I have lost my dad , and my uncle who was like my second dad
@Faith-and-Hope and @Former-Member and @Owlunar have lost a child which is different I know but they might be able to give you some suggestions
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
John was in a band, that would of been interesting @Starta
do your children play music too
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StartaSenior Contributor
@Shaz51,
No, there interests was listening they didn't want to learn, the love the old music as well
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StartaSenior Contributor
@Shaz51
loosing a husband is devasting but loosing a child would be like loosing a part of your soul,,Please tell them how sad I feel for them 🤗🤗🤗
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Have you eaten and drink today @Starta, please take care of yourself ![]()
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StartaSenior Contributor
@Shaz51
i forgot to, I'm not hungry maybe I will have a cupp tea soon
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StartaSenior Contributor
@Shaz51
I forgot to, I haven't been hungry, maybe I will make a cup of tea soon
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
cup of tea sounds good @Starta, I will have one with you xx
please eat something too even if you don`t feel like it
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StartaSenior Contributor
@Shaz51
Not hungry,, I can't eat now. Maybe later.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hi @Starta
a friend @Queenie has written this ( sometimes I get overwhelmed when I think of those who've loved me and I've loved that have passed away. I was encouraged to light a candle and think of them, even talk to them if you want to (although I feel weird about that part, especially in the presence of others). Know that wherever they are now (I am a believer in a life after this one), they are at peace and still care for you. I'm sure they'd hate to see you suffering so much. Hugs @Starta 
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