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My DH has died in a car crash today.

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Iwant2move · 01/12/2017 00:23

Is anyone up?

I can’t sleep.

My husband was killed in a car crash today.

We’d just moved house and he was so happy.

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Trappedfreespirit · 01/12/2017 08:08

You poor dear, the loss of a loved one is a terrible thing, especially when it is unexpected.
There are no words, grief is a natural process hunny and before you can grieve you need time to get your head around what has happened, of clurse be strong for your kids, but it sounds like they are grown up? And you are only human, break down if you need to break down, holding it in will not help, let your emotions flow out, theres a reason the body reacts this way.
Also seek some greif counselling, and join forums with ladies in a similar situation for comfort.
Above all take care of yourself and know that people want to help xxxxx

APlaceAtTheBSDTable · 01/12/2017 08:09

I'm so sorry for your loss Flowers
Try to remember to look after yourself - try to eat, drink and rest. It's easy to forget to care for yourself when you're looking after everyone else.

The12DaysOfChristmasArentInNov · 01/12/2017 08:15

So sorry for your loss. There are mners who have been where you are now and come through it. I hope you can find some support. My thoughts are with you.

greenchica · 01/12/2017 08:19

I am so sorry for your loss, my thought are with you and your family. Flowers

flimp · 01/12/2017 08:23

So sorry for you and yours op Thanks

saladdays66 · 01/12/2017 08:31

I'm so sorry for your loss. Flowers

Accept all offers of help. Rant on here as much as you like.

Big hugs.

Kahlua4me · 01/12/2017 08:33

I am sorry for your loss and the pain you are going through. Be kind to yourselves and all lean on each other.

Cry when you need to, letting your dc see you cry will help them to let it out too.

Sudden death causes immense pain and grief, like a tidal wave, so just keep taking one step at a time and rest when it’s all too much. Let others care for you. ❤️❤️

MissWilmottsGhost · 01/12/2017 08:36

I'm so sorry OP Sad

I lost my best friend in a RTA when I was young. We were both metalheads, and heavy metal was played at her funeral. May I ask what bands your DH liked? I could play some LOUD instead of lighting a candle...

BriocheBriocheBrioche · 01/12/2017 08:38

I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your children.

Whywonttheyletmeusemyusername · 01/12/2017 08:38

Flowers so sorry for your loss

youarenotkiddingme · 01/12/2017 08:42

I’m so so sorry. Flowers

I think the t shirt sounds great and he will love the fact you’ve dressed him in something he’d chose.

Borntobeamum · 01/12/2017 08:44

Oh sweetheart. I’m so sorry. I know we are total strangers but please take a glimmer of comfort that so many ‘friends’ are thinking of you at this devastating time.

Dowser · 01/12/2017 08:46

I’m so terribly sorry.
Losing a loved one is just the most awful shock.
You wonder how you’ll ever get through it.
You re run your last conversations over and over again
You might want to bury yourself in the last thing they wore.
You’ll look for all the cards and little notes they’ve written to you that you’ve kept.
Everything seems unreal, like you’re in a dream.
You’ll be strong for others while falling apart inside.

Oh my poor love. Cry as much as you need to. You’ve had the most terrible of shocks. Tears are the healing.
My heart goes out to you.
I know too well what it is like.

NoKnownFather · 01/12/2017 08:51

So sorry for your loss and agree with other posters, the Tshirt will be perfect and make sure some of his favourite songs are played too. Don't worry about what people think, this is for you and your DCs to remember your DH and their Dad.

My parents didn't approve of the music we chose for my DH's funeral, too bad as it wasn't about them...although they thought it was.

You mentioned 'just moved house and he was so happy' wasn't it nice that he 'was' happy in those last days? Something nice out of all the horrible stuff.

Thinking of you and don't forget to look after yourselves. Flowers

tampinfuminragin · 01/12/2017 08:56

I'm so sorry about your husband.

0hT00dles · 01/12/2017 08:57

So sorry. Flowers

Efnisien · 01/12/2017 08:58

So very sorry for your loss Thanks

AnnetteCurtains · 01/12/2017 09:03

I'm so sorry X

user1487671808 · 01/12/2017 09:05

Shivers go down my back when I see a title like yours. I am so very sorry for your lossFlowers

ColdAsIceCubes · 01/12/2017 09:08

Flowers So sorry.

fussychica · 01/12/2017 09:08

Flowers So sorry for you loss.

CiderwithBuda · 01/12/2017 09:23

I am so sorry. I can't imagine the shock. Flowers

PointlessUsername · 01/12/2017 09:26
Flowers

So sorry for your loss.

wifeyhun · 01/12/2017 09:28

So sorry for your loss Flowers

MelaniaMacron · 01/12/2017 09:32

I am just so, so sorry.