Lovely place. Only been there once when I was on a mountaineering course in the RAF, but scenery was amazing.
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Morning everyone,
it is dry but chilly.
We have discovered that there is more to grief than we expected.
It is an unpredictable rollercoaster.
The range of emotions impacts us and can leave us confused and exhausted.
We have each other here and understand what others are going through.
Take care everyone.
Hugs for everyone x
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Loosing my dad a few eeeks ago - makes me cry every morning & starting the day is hard.
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Brummy,
Thinking about you tomorrow. I hope you managed today ok, if you went into Chester.
Take care.
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Nightwish1,
I hope you managed today ok?Did the video of your holidays bring you some comfort?I have one of our wedding but not sure where it is.I dont know if i have the mental strengh to watch it.I do hope you have managed today ok?i have had a hard day today.I did a bit of shopping and went into the Cathedral in the “lady chapel”, i said a few prayers and lit some candles for my dear wife and relatives who we lost on todays date.Before i got to the cathedral i slipped on the icy pavement.thankfully nothing too bad just a sore side and back.A kind man came to see i was ok which was very good of him.The pavements were like an ice rink this morning the local roads were too.
Thank you for thinking of me.It means a lot to me.Take care.
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Cathymb
I am so sorry for your loss, my dear wife passed in February, she was 66 too, she passed very suddenly here at home of a rare blood condition.It has broken my heart, she was so loving and caring, so kind and gentle.I still cry every day sometimes more heavily than other days.Everything just feels so empty and lonely now, we had no children and its just me now apart from cousins and my dear wifes sister who is disabled.i hope you have managed the past few days ok?Its been so hard for many of us on here, the first christmas without our loved ones.Take care.
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Love01
i do hope you are ok and have coped ok with these past few days.weekends are so hard for many of us on here.every day is hard but weekends seem especially so.Take care.
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HelRen
I am so sorry for your loss.My dear wife passed in february very suddenly here at home , she had a rare bllod condition.It has broken my heart losing her.i know my life will never be the same ever again.10 months on and i still cry every day, sometimes more heavily than others.It was the suddenness and unespectedness that has torn me apart.She was so loving, kind, caring and gentle.these past days have been awful, we had no children its just me really apart from a few cousins and my dear wifes sister who is disabled.
Everyone is so understanding and kind on this site.Thank goodness i found it.I wish i could say after 10 months it would be easier but i personally am finding it hard.We are all different as human beings and all try and cope the best we can.the best we can do is try and take each moment as it cames, each minute, each hour, each day.I like to think we will see our dear loved ones again one day but i know what i really want is my dear wife with me in person.Take care.
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Thank you so much for thinking about me I am really really struggling I feel like I have got worse the memories and dreams we had I really hurting me all I have done is cry I hope that you have had a peaceful time I really hate the weekends but this Christmas is killing me I just wish I could pass with a broken heart I can’t stand this shear pain and hurt this emptiness and loneliness is just to much please take care of yourself to
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Brummy,
I hope you are ok after your fall. The video yes watching it does give me a wet face, but hearing her voice ( she shouts out my name to get my attention) then seeing her eyes and that smile moving. Melts my heart still as it did before.
Look after yourself.
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Love01
Every day is so hard for us, weekends especiaaly and this time of year so hard too as everyone seems to be celebrating and indulging but many of us are alone and grieving our dear loved ones.Many of us are alone too with very little family and friends which makes things even harder.I am so pleased for people who have their families and friends to support and comfort them,The memories and dreams are so hard when we remember them as they were what we once had and made together but knowing we cant make new ones are so painful.I pray every night to be once again with my wife but im still here somehow existing and doing my best to cope without my dear wife beside me.I do like to think our dear loved ones sre with us with their spirit, but i know what i really want is to be with her in person.Take care,
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I feel exactly the same I just wish I had family and friends to help me get through the dark times I allso pray to God that I can please be with my wife
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I’m finding it hard after 10 1/2 months. It is not easier though I am better at hiding the grief from my family.
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Thank you for replying to me. It means a lot to know there’s a safe place to turn to where everyone knows what we’re all going through. It’s just so hard but it says so much about us all that even in the depths of our own grief we’re able to comfort others. So, thank you. 
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Good Morning All.
Quite a decent start to the day weather wise here.
Church bells just been ringing which I love to hear.
I think it’s a day of nothingness but that’s welcome after a hectic few days.
Me n the cat just sat in bed, me with my coffee thinking I should get up and go for a walk but I doubt I will.
Let’s try and look forward to a better new year. For me personally I doubt it could be any worse after losing love of my life in March.
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Morning everyone,
it is what would be called a crisp morning.
I might venture out this afternoon, definitely not to the sales!
Wishing you the best day possible.
Take care x
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Yes I too wish 2026 will be kinder. Like you say it cannot be any worse for us than losing our partners.
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I hope it goes well when you do. If not, keep searching 
Good morning all. I’m a bit late today but never mind.
Popped into a chemist to what I thought was a stye in my left eye.
Turns out it’s something called ‘Blepharitis’ which is an inflammation of the eyelid, so the hot compress treatment I’ve been doing is right. It’s a bit better today
Have as good a day as you can
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