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I’m really missing DH

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Olefinssoredo · 21/12/2025 10:20

He died very suddenly and unexpectedly a year ago. This last year has been incredible stressful, sorting everything out. We aren’t quite there yet. His mum died not long before he did, and we have her house for sale. That’s been stressful.

I’m really missing him. We had a nice life together. We did simple things like go out for meals, coffees, visit garden centres and we had a campervan so lots of little trips away.

He was very reliable and clever. He was a DIY genius and brilliant at any techy stuff.

I miss having someone to chat about my day. I miss someone making me a cuppa. I miss somebody clearing up after visitors, he always did that.

Thanks for reading.

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winterwarmer8274 · 21/12/2025 10:26

I’m sorry OP, I’m also missing someone right now and this time of year makes everything amplified.

I’m finding myself not even wanting to go to the shops because all I see are happy families getting ready for a nice Christmas and I just want to cry.

I’ve been going to the gym a lot, which takes my mind off things. Maybe you have something similar you could do?

Your DH sounds like he was wonderful :)

SeaAndStars · 21/12/2025 11:01

Oh OP, I'm so sorry. Such a sad loss made even harder by the the suddenness and of course, this time of year doesn't help one bit..

How lovely your husband was and what a wonderful life you had together. Those simple things, the practical help, the trips away, the coffees, the garden centre really are precious aren't they.

I hope the house sale goes through smoothly and that the new year brings you peace and comfort.

WearyAuldWumman · 21/12/2025 11:49

I'm so sorry. It does get better, but it's hard.

I also had a house to sell. Once I managed that, it took away a great deal of stress.

FranksInvisibleLlama · 21/12/2025 12:12

I am so sorry. It’s been 4 years since my DH died. I still miss him very much, I think I always will, but it’s not as consuming as it was after just 1 year. It does get easier even if it never gets to be ok that he is not here. It’s especially difficult at Christmas when I have to sort everything out for our DC by myself and there are so many memories of Christmases we had with him.

highlandponymummy · 21/12/2025 12:40

I'm so sorry, it's particularly difficult this time of year. I hope you do have some family around you at Christmas. Sending hugs

Chateaudiaries · 21/12/2025 12:45

Your dh sounds lovely. I’m so sorry this happened to you bothFlowers

Olefinssoredo · 21/12/2025 12:58

Thank you for all your kindness. It means a lot. ❤️

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bigboykitty · 21/12/2025 13:10

He sounds lovely and no wonder you are missing him so badly. I'm sorry you're hurting. It's a very recent loss too x

ginasevern · 21/12/2025 14:47

My DH died quite suddenly 9 years ago. Brain haemorraghe at the age of 47. We were together for 26 years. It never "goes away" but it does get a bit better, although I honestly never thought it would. Sending you love and strength OP.

LadyKedleston · 21/12/2025 14:50

He sounds like a lovely husband! He sounds a bit like mine actually, being clever, good at tech and DIY so I understand how wonderful it is to have someone like that.

What else can you tell us about him?

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bigsoftcocks · 21/12/2025 19:03

I’m sorry OP. Your post convey so much love and care for him and your relationship. It’s so very unfair.
sending compassion and strength for the coming few days

thetallfairy · 21/12/2025 19:06

Sending you lots of good wishes

It must be so so hard

Go easy on yourself xxx

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