It's all come crashing down

My husband Jim died in July..at first I kept myself busy with all the red tape and form filling that comes with a bereavement..and our dog gave me a reason to get up in the morning.

I live in a very rural small village in Scotland, people are lovely..we only moved in early March then my husband’s heart health started to get worse..I really thought I was coping pretty well..but yesterday I had to go for a hospital appointment and he used to take me, I had to book a lift with a volunteer group as I’m not a confident driver at the moment..I was tears in the waiting room because he wasn’t there, then I realised how lost I am without him..he retired in 2021 and we were together 24/7..and yes sometimes he would drive me mad, but now I would give anything to hear his chuckle and see some of the daft things he used to do..his so called ‘friends’ and family said all the right things at the time, with offers of support etc, but now they have been silent..and now I’m crying non stop..Thanks for reading

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Dear @Jimsmrs I am sorry to hear you suffering. I understand that going for an appointment like that alone must’ve been very upsetting for you. Do you have any close family near? I live alone and I have found posting on here very helpful as everyone understands the pain of a bereavement and being able to do express your feelings is important. It’s also nice just to say good morning and check in what people are doing and how they are coping.
Have you looked into counselling? This site offers some free counselling which people have said is very good. There are also a lot of places that have bereavement groups often in local churches or hospices which might help.
Thinking of you and sending hugs
:mending_heart::mending_heart::mending_heart:
Wishing you all the best Tom
:hugs::hugs::hugs:

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@Jimsmrs Good day! So sorry for what you are going through! I can’t improve upon what @Brandon1 said, but I can also urge you to stop by and tell your day. It really helps me, as I am all alone! I hope your day is OK. I’m off to hire a lyft to go pick up my car. No one to rescue me anymore either. We will survive. Please stop by! Cindy :fallen_leaf::turkey::orange_heart:

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