First one on my own. It’s a killer. Wouldn’t have done much. A bit of gardening and a walk. Perhaps a trip to the pub. Easter Sunday we would cook a roast chicken dinner and perhaps a trifle. Just me now. Lonely and missing him.
My first one alone as well. No easter eggs this year. The first time i haven’t bought Sue one in 34 years and not getting one in return. A waste of money i know but still another tradition gone. I’ll get her some mini eggs she liked them.
Yes he either got me mini eggs or smarties. 32 years. I always got him an Easter egg.
Its my first easter as well, normally I have would be working except easter Sunday when the shop is shut.
We would sit in the garden or I would talk to him as he pottered around in his work shop
I always bought us an easter egg, first time in 22 years that I never bought him one
Lis25 I’m so sorry you are lonely and missing your partner - totally get it.
I’m in the same boat. First Easter without my wife who passed away last November aged 48. She loved Easter and always made lots of plans. In my heart i feel her excitement and the changes in the garden tell me its a special time of year. I have four days alone, on my own and feel so much sadness and regret. My family is grown and this is also my first Easter with an empty nest. Love and prayers for better days ahead xx
I am so so sorry for you all on this awful journey. Also my 1st Easter, I cannot go to church ,I am so angry. 7 weeks ago today my lovely husband celebrated his birthday and 2 days later was suddenly taken from us.
i just want to say how sad i am for everybody the first of everything is very hard my husband passed away 11 months ago and today we took his ashes to a lovely place and my son scattered them so it is a very sad day its like loosing him all over again but he had always said he wanted them to be scattered at rest and be thankfull in scotland so thats what we did
Can totally relate used to look forward to Easter but not this year. Had a feeling my husband wouldnt be around to enjoy the holidays. Walked the dog but every thing is feeling so blah blah today. I feel for everyone on this page its so hard to loose your partner. Life just feels surreal.
Hello @Gabs11,
I’m part of the Online Community team and I can see that you are new to the community - I’d like to thank you for bravely starting this thread and sharing how you are feeling. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Most community members have sadly experienced the death of a loved one and so will understand some of what you are going through.
I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support. In the meantime, you may wish to look at these Sue Ryder resources which might be helpful.
- Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief
- Our free Online Bereavement Counselling which is held via video chat
- Our Bereavement Information pages which can walk you through what you are going through.
I really hope you find the community helpful and a good source of support and I also hope you feel you can access more support should you need it.
Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.
Take care,
Alex
I was always working over Easter except Sunday when the shop was shut.
We didn’t go anywhere as we always said that the traffic would be bad and stayed home together.
Well its nearly over. Thank goodness. Yesterday I sat in the garden and read. Today it’s raining so I have painted some old furniture. Upcycling I believe it’s called. Ive sorted out a load of paperwork as well.