Losing my DH of 58 years

clndaniels

My DH departed this earth and the chains of Alzheimer’s on August 5. Even though I know he would not have wanted to stay longer in his condition I miss my partner of a lifetime. I was his caregiver for the last 6 years. He was in MC for 10 months and was going to have to be moved to a SNF soon. I was with him one evening as usual and they called me the next morning sending him to ER. He aspirated sometime during the night and never recovered. We were with him 6 days in a hospice house before he passed. It has only been 4 weeks and I haven’t found my new normal yet, just coping day to day right now.

Waldorf

My DW departed at home on August 2 after 12 years of eventual decline. She was on hospice for 4 weeks and quit eating in the 4th week. I am trying to stay busy so I don't think about it to much. We were married 60 1/2 years. I was her only care giver except for the last 4 weeks.

Joydean

My prayers are for both of you loosing your loved one. I pray for peace, comfort and strength for each of you and your families.

Jgirl57

So very sorry cindaniels for you loss. Coping is all that can be expected at this point I think . Love to you and your family.

waldorf , I wish you and your family peace as well . Such a long devastating road…

mrl

So many years for both of you, a lifetime. My sincere prayers to you both.

Michele

Last Dance

May the peace of God, the The love of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the gift of the Holy Spirit, Be with you both, on your day to day struggles to start a new life without the ones that you loved, and spent most of your years with. Take comfort Knowing that even though you had day to day struggles as a caregiver you made their lives so much better, and that they are peace now. God's Blessings to both.

Dio

My condolences on your loss. Wishing you strength and peace as you live on. The grieving process may overwhelm you, but it, too, shall pass. Be comforted that your LO is in a good place now and endure no more suffering.

Mint

So sorry for your loss.

mrahope

So, so sorry for both your losses. A partner of a lifetime is probably one of the most devastating losses one can suffer. May you both find your way through the "forest of grief" that is undoubtedly very dark right now.