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All the "firsts" at once

Bunny whisperer
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My DH passed September 27th 2025 and in November was his birthday. Our girls and I went to the cemetary and had cupcakes in his honor. Now there is 2 weeks till Thanksgiving, and 8 days after Thanksgiving we would have celebrated our 38th anniversary. 20 days after our anniversary will be Christmas. Ive been very emotional, but dont want others to feel like they have to tip toe around me. In one way Im glad to get all the "firsts" out of the way, but its gonna hit and hit hard. Im happy my DH is whole again and isnt suffering from alzheimers any more, but I sure miss him.

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  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 2,589
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    So sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. Firsts are very difficult. My husband passed in August 2024. My seconds are coming and they’re not getting easier. Our 40th Anniversary would have been December 28th. I get through by doing things to honor his memory and trying to stay busy. Hugs.

  • midge333
    midge333 Member Posts: 623
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    I am sorry for your loss. Please be kind to yourself.

  • Bunny whisperer
    Bunny whisperer Member Posts: 52
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    Thank you for understanding and Im sorry for your loss as well. I will pray we both can get through the up coming anniversary dates.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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