RIP HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II 8 September 2022
We have a lost the nation’s Grand Mother, a beloved Sister, Daughter, Aunt and best head of our great family! Some of us, here in the UK have been dealt a double blow, as she was head and Queen of our country of birth. One day after a quarter of a century enjoying the precious benefits of having HM Queen Elizabeth there at the top for all of us.
Deeply saddened on hearing the news of Queen Elizabeth’s death. A devoted monarch, a real example to us all. She was greatly loved here in Italy. I am particularly touched as I was actually born and grew up in London, lived there until I was 26 years of age. Probably most of the population in the UK have never even known a different monarch or too young to remember.
I think something in me is terribly damaged forever.
I adore the Queen, I think she was the best woman ever. A life so well lived.
But I feel numb, I feel nothing. I have barely watched any of it on TV. Reason is I have grieved myself sick over my husband, I have no tears or strength left for anyone else. I remember crying so much when Diana died, I felt so much a part of everything. We all grieved as a nation. Now I am withdrawn into my own little existence. When I hear of anyone being seriously ill or dying, friends I value or much loved public figures like our beloved Queen, I feel nothing.
I don’t understand myself. I guess the pandemic with all the worry and stress, has emptied my emotions away. I don’t really want to live any more - though I would never actually harm myself. I simply don’t care any more.
Dear Rachel,
I feel sad that you feel the way that you do. I feel very sad too, but need to keep going. I managed it when my husband died, and will be ok now, even though I am sad. It is made worse by the fact that I think we all thought the Queen would be there for ever. It just wasn’t an option that she would die, was it?
It’s hard to imagine carrying on without her. I saw her in the flesh about 70 years ago. I was very young but I remember thinking she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen and how perfect her skin was, (and remained throughout her life). We must carry on though. We have no choice, just as we carry on now that our own loved ones have died.
Hugs,
Ann x
I have replied to you already but realise i missed the point. So I’ll try again!
You are numb and feel nothing. But you will. Your body and mind are protecting you after the shocks you have had, so you have shut off. You will have feelings again, so don’t worry.
My thoughts are with you x
Thankyou. I appreciate that very much.