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Trinityrhinos Unspeakably Shit Stuff part two

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TrinityRhino · 14/05/2013 20:39

Hi everyone
Thank you for so much help and such kind words x

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venusandmars · 30/05/2013 10:25

I think you are right to allow yourself to think about not going tomorrow. You do not HAVE to go. But I suspect that you will CHOOSE to go - because it's an important event in the whole span of Cliff's life, and maybe one day far in the future you will be glad that you were there during that time.

But how you do it is totally up to you. Do not feel that you have to behave in any particular way, arrive last, leave first if you want (or if you feel that you could not possibly walk in / out on shaky legs, then arrive first and sit down quietly, and stay sitting until waaaay after everyone else has gone). And do not feel that you have to do any of the crap of standing around and greeting people. Of course many, many people will want to speak to you, to let you know how much they loved Cliff, but mostly that is meeting their needs not yours.

Hang onto the arm of a strong and trusted friend, and know that you can say 'just get me out of here' if it gets too much. Speak to the person who is holding the funeral - he has been here before with you, and he will understand. It is his role too to make the funeral bearable for you. Ask if you can sit somewhere where it would be possible for you to slip out (so that you don't feel trapped and panicky). Or ask if there is a room right next to where the funeral is taking place where you could sit (with a friend) so you can hear everything, but where you can be more private. Speak to the minister about all the options, then you can see what will be right tomorrow.
(( hugs ))

FromGirders · 30/05/2013 10:51

Hey Trin.
Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Like Venus said, you can choose to deal with it any way you see fit. I'm with you on the funeral cars,I hate them with a passion. Would much rather drive myself.
Many hugs.

PacificDogwood · 30/05/2013 10:58

Hey, Trinity, thinking of you.

You do what feels right to you re Cliff's funeral.
I get what you mean thinking about not going just to know that you don't have to and feeling better for that.
Yes, go in your own car; is there anyone who could travel with you? Just as another person by your side or as a driver if needed.
Re panic: it's an emotion, like any other - bring it on IYKWIM. Just like with the considering not to go to the funeral, 'allow' yourself the possibility that you might panic. Funerals are all about emotions, a lot of them painful, some joyful in remembering the deceased's life (an in Cliff's case the impact he had on yours Smile). Panic away - 'tis scary to say goodbye. Allowing the idea that you might panic, will reduce the risk of a full on retch-and-dribble-attack.
Does that make any sense to you??

Let the young'uns sort out their own fights - emotions will run high for them too Sad.

Much strength x.

TrinityRhino · 30/05/2013 10:59

I dont think Cliff would (scuse the language) give two shits if I went in the procession or not
also only dd1 wants to go to the funeral and so we could go in my car together then I have no pressure to talk to anyone, I can stip the car and get out anytime, I can convince myself that there is no pressure to do anything

that is what my panic is borne from on the most part , its the feeling that I have to do things

anything, just the fact that there is no choice

I think I need to shake myself though
I'm a kind, loving person who likes to help people
so I'm not in the mind to want to do anything horrid or to upset anyone so why would I think that what I want to do is not important

I don't think I'm making any sense, sorry everyone, thanks for 'listening' Grin

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TrinityRhino · 30/05/2013 11:00

'retch-and-dribble' attack...i like it lol

yes I get what you mean Smile

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TrinityRhino · 30/05/2013 11:03

the funeral director is a friend of mine so I know I can trust her to help totally and completely

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TrinityRhino · 30/05/2013 12:03

I WANT A SOCK WAALLA

someone just posted a piccie of a sock elephant on facebook and its sooooo cute

i want a sock Waalla (Koala)

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Almostfifty · 30/05/2013 12:57

I love Koalas too. I have Australia on my list of stuff to do just so I can hold one.

If the funeral director's a friend, could she travel with you in the car Trin? So you've got her to hold your hand?

If not, just do what you want to do.

TrinityRhino · 30/05/2013 13:14

I just had a seriously angry half an hour
Sad Sad

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Thumbwitch · 30/05/2013 13:17

Is the funeral today Trin?
As others have said, you are entitled to do whatever you feel the need to do at the funeral - whether it's a retch-and-dribble attack or a massive crying jag or whatever.
Drive yourself if you think you'll be ok to, otherwise it would be a good plan to have another driver in the car with you just in case. Or perhaps take a taxi?

On another note - what the hell is a sock koala??!

Thumbwitch · 30/05/2013 13:17

oops, xpost - what made you angry?

TrinityRhino · 30/05/2013 13:23

just the whole situation
I shouted about being sick of being the one thats in charge and being the responsible fucking adult
the whole unfairness of it all
I want to just stoo
I want to break things but Id only have to fucking clear it up Angry

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Thumbwitch · 30/05/2013 13:30

That makes perfect sense. Do you have any china you hate? Or some glass bottles that need recycling? A very good plan is to go and chuck them into a bin/recycling bank. That way you don't have to clear them up afterwards. :)

It IS bloody unfair. It's utterly bastarding awfully unfair. It's bad enough to go through it once, but twice in such a short time is unthinkably appalling. You have every right to be utterly fucking livid, so go for it for a while.

Mouseface · 30/05/2013 15:26

Afternoon Trin, I'm pleased everything arrived and is all good, any sweets left?! Grin

Now then lovely lady, every single post up there ^ about tomorrow is bang on, my neck aches from nodding! You're going to go from this to that, here to there and back again so many times in the next 22+ hours. And I'm afraid to say that this is going to be a bit of a waffling post to you.... sorry Blush

As everyone has said, it's your choice how you get there - you don't drink so have no worries about driving. The girls will be fine going with you or someone else, but I do think if you drive, having someone in the car with you (as others have said) just in case you become overwhelmed on the way there or need to stop would be a good idea, for your own safety if nothing else, I hope you understand what I mean.

Cliff's family are not for you to worry about - and I do mean that in the nicest way possible because YOU have enough on your plate sweetheart, let them decide how to get there, etc. I assume that his ex-wife will be there too? So she can help you out again maybe? :)

Turn up early, before everyone else and wait to be let in if that's what you'd rather do but bear in mind that there may be a service before Cliff's, so you may have to wait.

Gather your thoughts if you want to before you go in. Or just go for it. Take a pen and paper, you might think of something you want to say last minute or people might want to give you their details to keep in touch :)

Slip in after everyone has arrived and sit where you like, stand at the back, wait outside if you feel it's all too much. The girls and Cliff's family will all be fine, there will be people there to help with the younger two.

People will understand and will help you, if you need them to lovely. Ask for help, say the words, it's not failing, it's not weakness, it's human nature. And it shows your inner strength, the strength that you now have in abundance because of Cliff. :)

No-one will judge you for how you behave, venus has said everything so very well.

If you do have a panic attack, then you know what to expect don't you? You know how to deal with it, it'll be fine, it will pass and YOU WILL BE OKAY. xx

And, so what if you do have one? I bet you anything you like that it wouldn't be the first time that someone has had that happen during a service, it won't be the last, and it won't be as bad as you think it's going to be, because it might not even happen. Give yourself some credit, you know more now about yourself than you ever have.

If you don't want to talk to anyone, then don't. If you want to waffle away to everyone that's there, then do that! Grin

There's only one certain thing in all of this though sweet lady, until tomorrow, when Cliff arrives at the house, that will be the time when you will know for sure exactly what to do, maybe not before.

It will all just click, fall into place, sink in, it will suddenly be so very real that you'll feel the fear in your heart, the reality will hit you, hard, it will be raw, almost burning. But you know it's coming and you know that you can do this, however you want to, you'll know when that time comes, when that moment arrives, you'll just know what to do.

Between now and then you will swing from every emotion under the sun. and because you've been here before, it's going to drive you nuts! So, come here and let it out, just as you are doing.

Remember that you are stronger this time. YOU ARE. You will shine, you will stand tall and proud and you will be the woman that Cliff showed you was hidden away inside all of the hurt you'd held onto for so long.

Tomorrow, tomorrow will be the saddest day because it's the closure isn't it? The last goodbye and for me, the hardest part.

I'm just so sorry that you are even having to post these messages again Trin Sad

Massive love to you all. I hope the card arrives in time too darling xxx

Mouse xxx

(The funeral is tomorrow afternoon for those who have asked)

BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 30/05/2013 16:55

It is one of the most fucking unfair things I 've ever heard of, and you should be angry.
Can you go and shout at the sea? Or hurl pebbles into it?
Know that whatever you decide to tomorrow will be the right thing.
And know that all of us atrocious cunts (hope it's OK to say that) will be standing virtually behind you sending you strength and hugs.

magimedi · 30/05/2013 17:17

Mouse has said it all in her last post.

I (and many, many others) will be thinking of you tomorrow afternoon, Trinity. There will be a HUGE wave of love & hand holding invisiibly all around you.

I've only 'known' you for this last two weeks, but I often think about you as I am going through my day. You really are not alone.

Mouseface · 30/05/2013 17:25

No, no, no TripleB - we're a Nest Of Vipers, remember? Wink

Good shout at the pebble throwing, I forgot where you were Trin.

Stupid question number 1 - how are you feeling now?

Stupid question number 2 - have YOU had any of the food that arrived today?

You need food for your meds, MEDS!! Don't forget them lovely. :) xx

daisydotandgertie · 30/05/2013 17:44

Trin - I'm doing OK, thanks for asking, especially when things are so unutterably shit for you.

I just keep telling myself to keep it together! I write to my DH every night which helps process how I feel and seems to take some of the pressure away.

It is hard - I really know it is - to avoid feeling responsible for other people's grief. I had to force myself to step away from it eventually because there just wasn't enough strength left inside me to give. It is taking pretty much everything I've got to manage day to day!

You will be fine tomorrow. Cliff's love has equipped you with strength, self assurance and confidence and he will see you through. My beloved DH did the same for me.

Do what you know in your heart is right and all will be well.

TrinityRhino · 30/05/2013 17:47

mouse
and everyone

I have taken my meds, I have eaten

I'm being a good girl Grin

I really appreciate all your posts mouse, they really are helping me to be calmer

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TrinityRhino · 30/05/2013 17:51

thanks daisy Smile

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BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 30/05/2013 18:21

Well done, you're doing brilliantly.

Have the kids calmed down?

Mouseface · 30/05/2013 19:33

Daisy -

I'm sorry you have been through such a tragic loss also xx

Trin - you are doing great, you really are :) xx

PacificDogwood · 30/05/2013 21:49

Gawd, Trin, I am angry for you - the unutterally unfairness of your situation is just fucking outrageous! Rage away. At times you might find yourself angry at Cliff for having left you - that's ok too.

You are not responsible for helping others with their grief - if you can all support each other, great; but each of you who knew and loved Cliff will have to find your own way.

Nought else to add to Mouse's epic post

I hope all of you will give Cliff a good send off tomorrow xx.

Mouseface · 30/05/2013 21:57

Trin my lovely, I'm off to bed, (MIL is here for a few days) so I just wanted to say that I might not be on here tomorrow but you know you can call or text at ANY TIME if you need a little pair of Mousey ears to listen to you.

I'll text you anyway and be thinking of you all day sweetheart.

Tomorrow, we're going out to a National Trust park, and I'm going to take a mini tea light in a little blue glass bottle that I have, we have a few dotted about the garden, hung from trees, bushes, rose arbours, they are ever so nice, the colour so subtle :)

I'm going to light it at the time of the service and say a little goodbye if that's okay? We're having a picnic too, so will raise a posh plastic glass of diet coke to Cliff, the strong, gentle giant.

I hope that you sleep for a few hours at least. I know you won't rest properly, but try to lie down, in the quiet for a while, just a while?

Love to you all, you are in my heart xxx

Mouseface · 30/05/2013 22:02

Pacific - that's true isn't it? The getting cross at the person you've lost for leaving you? Grief is a really odd emotion isn't it? Such a mixed bag of feelings, some expected, some not.

Some obvious and avoidable, some not so much.......

It's just so bloody unfair, it really is. However you feel Trin, whatever you need to do or say, you have every right to be that person, say those words, feel those feelings.

Night lovely people xxx