My wife left us after a short battle with cancer age 41. Jemma was diagnosed with cancer on the 4th of February 2025 passed away on the 7th of May 2025. Jemma was a headteacher of four Autistic schools,
Jemma left behind Myself, my daughter, Aged 14 and her sister who is like her best friend
We are struggling so much as she was such an inspirational hard-working light in our lives.
There is such a huge void in our life because of what she’s left behind and how important she was to us that I don’t think we will ever get over it.
It’s overwhelming the amount of support I have due to the amazing person she was, people are messaging me every day. There was over 500 people at the funeral and although I know they all miss her equally it just feels like my life has taken a complete and utter U-turn.
I’m completely struggling with the fact that in January it was life as normal and in may I’ve lost my partner of 17 years
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Dear @Jimitar
I’m so sorry for your loss. My husband of 24 years died in his sleep in March 2025. He was 52 and we have a teenage son.
I also could never have imagined in January that my life would take such an awful turn. The relationship with your partner is unique - you chose each other.
I’m 16 weeks on from losing my husband and I still miss him every minute of every day, so much so that it feels as if my heart is being ripped out again.
The only advice I can give is that you are likely still in shock. Your mind and body are struggling with the sheer pain of your loss.
Not only that but you’re probably helping a 12 year old navigate her loss.
This forum helps a lot as everyone is dealing with loss so please do post - we all understand.
The grief never gets smaller, only the suffering eases over time.
Take care.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your devastating loss. I lost my wife just 7 weeks and 2 days after a cancer diagnosis. It’s very hard living any sort of meaningful life without her. On a positive note, you seem to have a good support system around you. Your wife was so popular and had such an important role to play in your local community. Keep your friends and family close to help you ease the pain and trauma of losing your life partner. Take care
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