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Original poster

To ask for your 'It could be worse' stories?

38 replies

Wonderbug81 · 11/06/2026 22:10

What's the worst thing you went through (and got through)?

I want to keep things in perspective during a challenging time.

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PermanentTemporary · 11/06/2026 22:43

My husband took his own life in our kitchen.

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Wonderbug81 · 11/06/2026 22:36

SolveMyPrombles · 11/06/2026 22:34

I was made redundant one day and my MIL died the next. I kept going because I thought I ought to. Until I couldn't and I stopped. I needed to and then I had the strength to pick myself up and get on with life. I'm now in a job I love and my MIL is at rest. One day over is one day closer to things getting better. Take what you need 💐🍫🍷

So sorry for your loss.

I really love the quote 'One day over is one day closer to things getting better', thank you.

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problembottom · 11/06/2026 22:35

I've found my people.

My brother was killed in the worst way, then my father died a long protracted death which involved me flying to another country to say goodbye to him five times before he rallied for a few months again, then when he died one of my lovely brother-in-laws died unexpectedly two weeks later.

Most of the men in my family (which is dominated by women) wiped out, apart from DP and my other BIL, both of whom drink like fishes and have stressful high powered jobs so my DSis and I don't have much hope tbh.

Honestly after all that, particularly dealing with my brother's death, nothing much phases me - so whatever it is, get it into bloody perspective.

Original poster
Wonderbug81 · 11/06/2026 22:35

Thank you for being so kind and sharing your stories. I'm so sorry for all the loss and hurt you've been through.

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SolveMyPrombles · 11/06/2026 22:34

I was made redundant one day and my MIL died the next. I kept going because I thought I ought to. Until I couldn't and I stopped. I needed to and then I had the strength to pick myself up and get on with life. I'm now in a job I love and my MIL is at rest. One day over is one day closer to things getting better. Take what you need 💐🍫🍷

Craftysue · 11/06/2026 22:34

I found out 2 days after my lovely mum died that my husband was terminally ill- he died 4 months later. I feel sad that I didn't really grieve properly for my mum.

giemepeace · 11/06/2026 22:32

Oh I’m so sorry for those who have been bereaved of much loved ones. I hope this helps op and gives you the strength you need to get through whatever is happening.

LadyMacbethWasFierce · 11/06/2026 22:30

My daughter died totally unexpectedly 7 months ago aged 24.

Our lives are decimated. I would never have believed I could have survived the loss of her. Yet I still wake up each day.

endofthelinefinally · 11/06/2026 22:28

Police turned up at my door to tell me my son was dead.

obsessional · 11/06/2026 22:27

I got diagnosed with MS but I genuinely did think at the time, “it could be worse, I could be dying”.

PawMaw · 11/06/2026 22:27

I found my mum unexpectedly dead🤷‍♀️

Arlanymor · 11/06/2026 22:24

Three bereavements in one week - you have no choice but to plough on through.

mondaytosunday · 11/06/2026 22:24

Came home from a parent teacher evening to find my DH dead on the floor (heart attack). Kids were 4 and 6. Worst time of my life.

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