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AIBU?

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To be gutted?

31 replies

givethatwoolfeabanana · 21/05/2022 03:02

I'm moving house tomorrow (or, technically, today...the removal van arrives at 8am) The flat I live in at the moment isn't anything especially exciting; reasonably spacious, good transport links. I've been here a year - DH and I moved here this time last year. But - DH passed away in December, so now I'm moving out by myself, to somewhere I have no ties to, and I'm just feeling really sad.

AIBU to ask for a handhold?

OP posts:
headstone · 21/05/2022 03:11

I’m sorry for your loss. You’ve got this though. You’ll make your new place a happy place.

DancinOnTheCeiling · 21/05/2022 03:15

Oh I’m so sorry for your loss, what an incredibly sad story. No wonder you feel sad. Sending lots of love and 💐xxx

octoberfarm · 21/05/2022 03:31

Oh OP, I'm so sorry. You sound very brave (even if you might not feel it). Holding your hand for as long as you need and wishing you all the very best for your new adventure. You can do this Flowers

FlowerArranger · 21/05/2022 04:02

So sorry for your loss, @givethatwoolfeabanana.
It must be hard to leave the home you shared with your husband.
But I expect there must be a good reason why you have chosen a place you have no ties to.
Wishing you all the best 💐

teezletangler · 21/05/2022 04:08

What a sad day for you. Why do you have to move? Thinking of you.

SickKid · 21/05/2022 04:12

Handhold here. Hope the move goes smoothly 💐

autienotnaughty · 21/05/2022 04:52

Hope the move goes smoothly good luck. ❤️

hidethetoaster · 21/05/2022 04:58

Another big hand hold here. Hope you're managing to get some rest. Good luck for the move. It will take time before your new life starts coming together. But you will get there. One foot in front of the other, even though you have a heavy heart.

Haus1234 · 21/05/2022 05:38

I’m so sorry for your loss OP. It must be very hard to move away from somewhere with memories of him, but the memories belong to you and not the flat and you will take them with you wherever you go.

darlingdodo · 21/05/2022 05:47

So sorry for your loss. Hope your move goes well today, and your new place quickly becomes a home.

Mytoddlerisamazing · 21/05/2022 06:03

I'm so sorry for your loss OP.

I hope the move goes smoothly x

Billandben444 · 21/05/2022 06:03

I'm sending a huge hand hold and a hug! What an upheaval for you. Hopefully you'll soon make your new place homely and can spend some time exploring the new area - find a local coffee shop, it's always a good start! Good luck 💐

Dontjudgeme101 · 21/05/2022 06:10

Sorry for your loss. I hope that today goes well for you. 💐💐💐💐

mum61 · 21/05/2022 06:12

@givethatwoolfeabanana So sorry to hear of your loss. It must be scary and uncertain to move under those circumstances.
Hoping your move goes well and you get settled quickly .
I am moving this summer after living in my house for 15 years ,I lost my husband a couple of years ago and am moving 300 miles away and imagine I will be feeling like you do on the day.
Love and virtual hugs xx

hamdden12 · 21/05/2022 06:23

I've been in your position OP and the one thing I'll say is even though you are moving you take your memories with you, nothing can ever take those away.

I hope everything goes smoothly and you settle in well.

Wynston · 21/05/2022 06:45

I hope today is kind to you op.....hand hold from me.
Just know you are in my thoughts x

MissCrowley · 21/05/2022 06:50

I'm so sorry, you've every right to feel sad.
I do hope that you settle and feel happy where you're moving to.

Fizzbo · 21/05/2022 06:52

💐 for you & here’s to a fresh start for you.

ENoeuf · 21/05/2022 06:54

Ah op. Take some pictures of the views out the window or your bedroom wallpaper just to have to remember xx

redfairy · 21/05/2022 07:24

I hope your moving day goes smoothly and I hope you take your happy memories with you and go on to build lots more.

Pegasaurus · 21/05/2022 07:30

Sorry for your loss.

Moving is stressful and stirs up emotions at the best of times so no wonder you're finding it hard.

Hope the move goes well and you make a lovely home for yourself in your new place💐

Allinadayswork80 · 21/05/2022 07:38

Good luck OP, another virtual hand hold here. So sorry for your loss. Maybe a complete change will be a positive step for you. Hope all goes well xxx

Poppyseed14 · 21/05/2022 18:36

He's in your heart OP not in some bricks and mortar. Wishing you much happiness in your new home xoxo

darlingdodo · 21/05/2022 23:31

Hope your move went well and you're sitting with a beverage of your choice rather than still unpacking boxes. A new start, but hopefully with some lovely memories to carry with you.

froggybiby · 21/05/2022 23:36

I am sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love 💐