Well I’m not sure how to grieve,I worked in a high secure environment for 20 years and have been suppressing my emotions for such a long time. My partner passed away in August of 2024 after been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
It’s been a horrible time but I wish I could feel like I’ve grieved for my partner properly,if that makes sense..
Hello @Smiler67,
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 feel you are struggling to grieve. I’m so sorry to hear about your partner. 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 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’m so sorry for your loss.
Not the same situation but I did not have the space to grieve my husband in the weeks and early months following his passing and it felt awful to not be able to focus solely on my husband and have to deal with unimportant stuff. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and passed away recently.
I don’t think there is a right way or wrong way to grieve. There also seems to be no timeline for grieving either.
Have you looked into grief counselling? May be helpful to speak to someone who can help you find a space to express emotions?