There are days where the magnitude of my loss
Takes me right back to that phone call
To that longing to get to you
To that first realization that you were gone.
Then as the pain of your loss washes over me,
I remind myself to breathe…
Breathe through your death
Breathe through the devastation
Breathe through the anger
Breathe through the pain
Breathe though the tears
Breathe through the memories
Breathe through the love
Breathe through the absence
Breathe through the loneliness
Breathe through the silence
Breathe through the fears
Breathe through the interrupted plans
Breathe though the unspoken words
Just breathe…
Because tomorrow,
the world demands I to put on a brave face
It expects me to be “strong.”
Beautiful, it relates to me at this moment. My husband of almost 12 years passed away April 29, 2020. I’m heartbroken and this spoke to my heart.
Take it moment by moment. There are also great groups/resources such as Hope for Widows Foundation and Soaring Spirits International
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I lost my husband 2 years ago. he left me with 2 daughters. our eldest was 3 years old by then, our youngest is 2 month old.
the loneliness still filled my heart up to now. i have sleepless nights. the grief still i feel. thank you for making this blog. i could read some relate article. Keepsafe💟
Sorry you’re in this sucky club, Anna. Hope the blog makes you feel less alone.
Beautiful! My name is Jason I lost my wife 3 years ago Monday.
So beautiful… my husband went missing at sea without trace 6 months ago. Leaving myself and our two sons age 10 and 13.
Everyday I find myself saying ‘just breath, you’ll get through this’… some days it’s hard and others I can settle with a few deep breaths.
Xx
I’m so sorry, Simone. I can’t imagine what not having some level of “closure.” Yes, breathe. 24 hours at a time. Big hugs.
It has been over five years since my beloved Joy left this world. I was there when she passed. For a short while I felt normal, now it all comes back unexpectedly. One breath at a time, what more can we do some days? You are not alone, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.