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My husband died 2 days ago

197 replies

ghostmouse · 10/07/2021 10:27

Mr Mouse sadly lost his short battle with cancer 2 days ago.

I am absolutely heartbroken and lost and missing him so badly.

Will this pain ever stop?

OP posts:
viques · 10/07/2021 13:30

I am so sorry to read this. I remember your joyous thread last week when you celebrated your marriage with us, I hope the love and best wishes sent your way then will help you through the sadness and pain that you have now.

Take care.

Introvertedbuthappy · 10/07/2021 13:30

I'm so so sorry to hear this, my heart dropped when I saw the thread title, I thought it would be you. I have been following your other threads. You must be in such shock - your love for him shines through and I'm so sorry for you and your lovely family that such a horrendous, shitty thing has happened to you all. Sending my love and strength to you.

Tupperwarelid · 10/07/2021 13:31

I’m so sorry for your loss. Everything has happened so quickly the shock and pain must be unbearable. Sending you love x

ShirleyDab · 10/07/2021 13:31

So sorry for your terrible loss, mouse.
I've thought of you both often since your first posting about your DH's illness. Flowers

KeziaOAP · 10/07/2021 13:31

So sorry mouse. The love you shared together shone through in your posts Flowers

SleepyMathematician · 10/07/2021 13:32

Oh I’m so sorry, and it all moved so quickly. But I’m glad you got to have your wedding Flowers.
There’s nothing I or anyone can say to make it better at the moment, but time will help, a little. I truly believe the love we have for people transcends death and you will love him for always. That you will have forever x

uncomfortablydumb53 · 10/07/2021 13:35

I'm so very sorry for your loss, I hope in time your memories of your lovely DH will bring you comfort
Wishing you love and strength for what lies aheadThanks

MrsOvertonsWindow · 10/07/2021 13:38

So very very sorry Mrs Mouse .

MrsExpo · 10/07/2021 13:42

So very sorry to hear this. Sending deepest sympathies to you and your family.

whynotwhatknot · 10/07/2021 13:51

Read your other threads so sorry for you mrsmouse

sage46 · 10/07/2021 13:52

So sorry for your loss x

Mummyoflittledragon · 10/07/2021 13:57

I’m so very sorry. The pain will lesson over time, I think. I’ve not lost a partner but a parent as a child. It takes a long time. Be kind to yourself. Flowers

WaterBottle123 · 10/07/2021 13:59

So sorry. Another vote for WAY, a really wonderful resource.

7 years for me. It will get better, I promise

Purplepeoniesdroppingpetals · 10/07/2021 13:59

Really sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family some peace and space. Five years on from where you are, grief is different but still breathtaking at times. Reach out for help is the only advice I can give and make sure that you keep in touch with that help as time passes.

FiveGs · 10/07/2021 14:05

This is so sad, I'm so sorry OP. I have no other words, except you'll be in my thoughts. I hope you have family and friends around you, I'm so sorry xx Flowers

GU24Mum · 10/07/2021 14:05

I'm so sorry to hear about your lovely husband. It has all been so horribly quick for you both and for your families. My thoughts are with you. Be kind to yourself and don't set any expectations - hour by hour then day by day for now.

Pinotwoman82 · 10/07/2021 14:07

I am so sorry to hear this Flowers

Greydog · 10/07/2021 14:12

Oh, Mrs Mouse, I am so very sorryxx

QuimReaper · 10/07/2021 14:12

I've followed your threads Mouse and just wanted to say that I am so so sorry.

My experience of grief is very different to yours but what I can say is that, no, it doesn't go away, and 4 years later I am frequently surprised by how unexpected and raw it can feel. But what happens is that it stops being a constant shock, and becomes something you are reconciled to. It's sort of like your muscles loosen and you suddenly find you can face it quite calmly, as just a fact. That's the real turning point, when the fact of death becomes something you can take in, not something that your brain can't absorb. After that it stops feeling like you've been electrocuted, and you can start to make friends with it. Also 4 years isn't long at all, and others might be able to tell you more about what happens subsequently.

Once again, I am so truly sorry.

HappySonHappyMum · 10/07/2021 14:15

Am so sorry for your loss - am thinking of you x

OomphRidden · 10/07/2021 14:16

My deepest sympathy to you Mrs Mouse.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/07/2021 14:22

So very sorry.

Abhannmor · 10/07/2021 14:25

So very sorry Mrs Mouse. Flowers

Redwinestillfine · 10/07/2021 14:27

Time will make it bearable, it may not seem like it now, but it will x

RampantIvy · 10/07/2021 14:29

I'm so very sorry to read this. I remember your previous threads. Thinking of you Flowers