Death of an Ex-husband
From Mary -
Hi Kimberly, My ex husband just passed away on February 09. He was 49 years old. We were only married for 1 3/4 years because he had an alcohol/drug addiction and was abusive so I had to leave. Our daughter was only 2 weeks old when we left. He came around when she [...]
So to all of you who walks this road, be strong and may god be with all of us.
From Desiree –
I went home for xmas shortly after writing this. I was so anxious about going home to my family for the first time since my mum’s funeral. How would I enter that house knowing she’s gone? But I knew I needed to be strong for my brother’s and sisters. My sister was [...]
Hope to heaI had no idea how hard this would be and how very, very sad
From Mimi -
Hello, I am among the recent grievers loosing my husband of 39 years unexpectantly from a heart attack on Dec. 15 2009. I had no idea how hard this would be and how very very sad, and about the hole in the heart as many have expressed. I too know why widows die [...]
January 11, 2010 – Spousal Loss
Topic: Spousal Loss
Guest: Deborah Levinson
Deborah S. Levinson, a widow, is a Johns Hopkins trained psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker in practice in Manhattan and Baltimore. Mrs. Levinson published the Spousal Loss Model—a three stage roadmap for crafting
the next chapter in one’s life after major loss—death of a spouse. Mrs. Levinson
has written three books: The [...]
I also exhaust a lot of energy in smiling and telling people I’m fine
From Arlene –
Dear Bill,
It’s been 2 yrs. for me since losing my son.. It’s getting harder, not easier, to go through motions of every day living. I want to thank you for you post because I truly don’t know if I want to “get over it.” Somehow, thinking about my son brings him closer [...]
This pain is so deep, it is unnatural
From Arlene –
Dear Donna,
I feel your pain…my son had addictions also. He passed away 2 years ago and my heart is broken. This pain is so deep, it is unnatural. My prayers are with you.
Arlene
To Our Dear Readers of The Grief Blog,
We send each of you love during these hard days of the holiday season, especially those who are newly bereaved. We know you feel there is nothing to celebrate and you wonder how anyone can be so cheerful when you are so miserable and lonely. There are many [...]
Encourage teens to stand up for what they believe
From Jeff –
Hopefully a lot of teens will be encouraged to stand up for what they believe in and not just be blind followers.
My precious husband of 33 years died a sudden death
From Kathy –
October 13, 2009. He woke me up at 3 am in the morning trying to get his breath and within a minute or two was gone. I had called 911 and they had me start him on chest compressions, but it was too late. The EMT couldn’t find a pulse and [...]
December 14 – New Theories of Grief
Guest: Robert Neimeyer -
Robert Neimeyer, is a professor in Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, where he also maintains a private clinical practice. Bob is a lecturer, clinician and researcher on the topics of death, grief, loss and suicide intervention. He has published 21 books, is the editor of two respected international journals, and is [...]
