Loneliness

Losing a partner
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Hi everyone. I’m new to the group and I lost my wife to ovarian cancer in April. Really struggling at the moment and finding that all my friends and family are none existent since the funeral. I have 2 children but just feel really alone and isolated that no one seems to get it.

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It can be hard when the children are older and have their own lives…:smiling_face_with_tear:

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Hi @wdale1
I am sorry for your loss , unfortunately some friends are not there when we need them . Have you tried joining any groups, information is usually in your local library.
Look after yourself

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Thanks for the message. Yes i have joined a local bereavement group which is helping.

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It sure can. It just hurts that people who I thought were friends are no where to be seen even when I’ve told them I’m struggling.

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Hi
I also attend a bereavement cafe I find it helpful. In some areas there is thing called men in sheds . Maybe you could look into that .

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I’ll look into that. There’s Andy’s man club which is supposed to be good. There are all over the uk I believe :+1:

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Goodnight @wdale1
I hope you find something suitable in your area . Good luck with it
Have a peaceful night sleep

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Thank you :+1:

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Really sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my partner on the 13th June. I can relate to your feelings of loneliness. I’m also new to this site.

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wdale1 yes it is amazing how people disappear. The ones who you expect to be there for us are not and the ones we expect would be are. Take care

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Hello whale, so sorry for the loss of your wife, I lost my husband in march.. and yes it can be lonely ..i know a lot of people say that friends become non existent, i guess they just don’t know what to say, they don’t want to hurt or offend in any way..for me, to be honest , I don’t know if its because its still kinda early for me that I lost my husband, but I rather be alone, I don’t want to be with anyone, I don’t seem to care what other people are doing. I just want to be home where I feel closet to my husband…I have tried going out, then I can’t wait to come home. My husband was everything to me.and I miss him terribly :pensive_face:…sorry this message isn’t uplifting, im just teary eyed at the moment…what has helped me is posting here where people understand. We’re all missing our loved ones..i have 2 adult children and 2 grandkids, they are my world, but even they don’t know how much I truly hurt..take care and God bless you :folded_hands:

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Sorry it changed your name. It wasn’t me .