Never felt as tired or as lonely as I do now. Having said that I can’t bear to be around anyone at present. Going to go to the Lake District for a few days on my own (in-laws having the kids). I hope I feel better afterwards or I definitely don’t know what to do.
51 weeks today. This time last year we knew our time together was running out. Our family dynamic has been changed forever. Totally and truly heartbroken 😭
Feeling incredibly low at the moment. No anniversaries or significant dates coming up so don’t know why. This grief shit is just the gift that keeps giving.
#Grief
Anyone else have little or no joy in anything they do anymore. I know everyone will tell me it’s early days or give it time. Just can’t seem to shake this miserable grey life.
#Grief
I should be excited as I’ve been offered a new job that I applied for. I can make childcare work and the commute is only 20 minutes. I still just feel numb, can’t see me ever being truly happy again like we were 😢
#Grief
#fuckcancer
Had a good break in the Lake District. Recharged the batteries with lots of rest and fresh air. Still struggling to shake this immense sadness though. Not sure what to do next with my life. The loneliness is almost too much sometimes.
Another milestone missed as 11 goes to big school today. Wish you could see how smart and grown up he looks in his new uniform. Another gut punch.
#thankscancer
🥲
18 months ago our whole world fell apart. Can’t imagine ever being happy again. Feel so miserable. Got to try and sort myself out as I think the kids are starting to notice 🥲
#fuckcancer
@mrscmway
Hi Clare, definitely best to get it out. 663 days for me and thought I was doing ok but it should have been Jill’s 45th birthday 🎂 today and I’m finding it hard today.
Where has that year gone? 12 months since we said our goodbyes 😭. I so wish this pain would go away. That’s all totally broken all over again.
#thankscancer
So induction day today for New job. Can’t deny had a little cry 😢 as my best friend isn’t here to wish me luck and tell me to smash it. Time to pull myself together and “suck it up buttercup”
Presents 🎁 wrapped, ready for the morning. Can’t believe how hard this build up to Christmas has been. Time for a quick drink🥃 before bed. Even with the bestest of friends how I can I feel this lonely 🥲
#Grief
14 is 15 today 🎂. Another day and another gut punch. These days are the hardest. It shouldn’t be like this. I’m sure there will be more tears before bedtime 🥲
Decided to book myself in for Tattoo. Tuesday will be another tough day as it will be in memory of Jill. Will post again once I have it. Hope it doesn’t hurt 😱
#Grief
#tattoos
They were selling these at registration at rugby this morning. Why is it the little things that knock you for six every single day. Feel so tired and lonely
#Grief
I feel so overwhelmed by all the support on here. I don’t usually tweet unless I’m sad and upset but today I walked into a new company with the love and support of some truly lovely people. Ps. My 1st day went well 👍🏻
So proud of OUR Daughter today
@prettymuddyMMR
with Our 2nd family Russell and Russell solicitors who have raised over £5500 in memory of my wife. Team JAH
9 is 10 today. It’s not meant to be like this. I can’t imagine what he must be feeling. A few tears have been shed 😭 and I’m sure there’s more to come before bedtime.
Arthur’s Pike overlooking Ullswater. Hopefully a couple of days with fresh air and views like these and I may start to have a better outlook
#thankscancer
Didn’t cry on Saturday all day (only had 4 of these in last 18 weeks) probably not got any tears left after a n emotional Friday. Made my 1st Sunday roast but started crying again after, 14 not happy 9 said it’s ok I understand. Absolutely heartbroken 💔
Just booked my next appointment. It will be 26 weeks / half a year since my wife passed away. Hoping I don’t shed a tear at this one like I have at the others. I’m ok till the amazing staff ask “so why did you decide to donate today” also noticed my tweet on the give blood app 😢
@DevonCowlsy
@StLukesPlymouth
I’m so sorry to here this Ali. Having been in your shoes almost 46 weeks ago, all can say is take care of yourself as much as possible. I know my own health deteriorated the first few weeks. Sending hugs
@rickygervais
After my wife passed away and people ask how I feel. I ask if they have watched AL as I feel exactly like Tony. Would like to say a big big Thank you for an amazing series. Maybe one day Me and Tony may find the happiness we deserve 😢
@MENnewsdesk
Andy Burnham fucked up Liverpool went in to lockdown rather than arguing and they are now in Tier 2 🤦🏼♂️ let’s blame the government though
Another pint🩸donated. Promise kept babes. Will keep donating as long as I can. Apparently I have good veins so let the trainee practice, told them glad it wasn’t you as yours were the worse and you told the newbie doctor that if he missed, you wouldn’t 👊🏻 as you’d had enough 🤣
@grievingdadmd
I friend once told me “we are not single parents we are solo parents “ the majority of single parents have every other weekend free of the kids, we don’t. You’ve got this don’t be too hard on yourself.
@muggleplantmom
The phrase you look tired. Yes I am tired of feeling lonely, tired of trying to hide my true feelings, tired of putting a brave face on, yes I look tired because I’m exhausted 🥲
@CherryMorrello
@TheChristieNHS
Morning Cherry, when I had to do the same dreaded waiting time for my Wife I went to
@maggiesmanc
just over the road. Comfy chairs, free coffee and amazing advice if you choose to accept which is not pressured. Sending ❤️
@Iamlistening666
@mikegalsworthy
Police are supposed to police with consent what the actual fuck. So your protesting about horrific crimes and the person who has committed these can say I don’t consent. Everybody likes the Police until they are the ones being policed 😱
@TBerry924
I worked shifts when my wife passed away so had to leave all my work friends soon after. Glad you can have those conversations as I miss that work chat and coming home talking about my day.
@thepartypope
Me and my wife had a pair of these 20 plus years ago. She thought it was the coolest Christmas present even though many people laughed. How I wish I could turn back the clock and hold hands 1 more time.
@ajscubamorris
Allie, We all have those days, my last one was on Tuesday. I’m in exactly the same position and I have no words to give or help you. Just do what YOU feel is right and sod everyone else, true friends will accept you ignoring them or needing them when you call. Sending hugs
@loveintimesofc2
It’s not a silly “thing” to highlight. We are not single parents though. A friend told me this is solo parenting. The majority of single parents get a weekend or maybe an evening where the other single parent takes responsibility.
@Absolutemtb1
@UKMTB_Chat
@YetiCycles
Where I’m 46 and can’t jump off a pavement. The seats to small and it’s not got any gears it’s a No from me. It’s not that I don’t like it just no point me having it 😥
Great day out at
@SaleSharksRugby
today against a very good
@BristolBears
. Few extra Christmas presents bought from the very helpful staff in the club shop as well 👍🏻
@emilyrussell30
Some days are harder than others, sometimes the little things will make you smile and laugh. Enjoy every moment they are why you loved each other so much. Have a wonderful day.
@dados_ponytail
Sorry to hear this Rob. Lost my wife 6 weeks and 1 day ago and remember that news it really was devastating to hear. Diagnosis to my wife passing was less than 8 months. Good luck 🤞🏻
@refugeingrief
One word DIFFERENT. Different to everything I used to know life to be nothing is ever the same. Eating, sleeping, laughing if I remember what that was 😢
Fun day out at Leeds Urban Bike Park yesterday. Something for all the family with kids on balance bikes to forty something blokes with all the gear and no idea 🤣
@grievingdadmd
I had to leave my job as it was on shifts and couldn’t make it work around childcare. I had a few jobs trying different paths and different
levels of responsibility and hated them. Luckily I found a role I wanted took although it took me 20 months.
@TBerry924
I still wear my wedding ring. I lost the original (matching platinum rings)in the sea years ago. Wasn’t even bothered when I told her and I was bricking it telling her.
@JustinBowen71
This is something I couldn’t comprehend with 9, One minute we are sat crying and cuddling on the sofa then he’s laughing at something on YouTube and I’m still crying on the sofa. My counselling helped immensely to understand how children deal differently with grief. Sending love
@shitscaredmum
I’m so sorry 😢. It was also Jill’s wish that I had to give blood 🩸 as often as I could as she received so much during her treatment. Sending love and hugs
@HandbookWidows
@cricketwidow17
I judged myself a lot and still do, but not so much now. It’s 22 months since I lost my wife and I still wonder if I’m a good widower. Everything changed when Jill died as I had to leave a job I loved aswell. Slowly accepting this is our life now.