Things I do to relieve, grief. Partner loss
I was feeling really down & missing my husband who passed over year ago. So I did a full self install of iTips extensions for a boost of confidence. This is my 6th time doing them & I’m getting better with each set.. I have days where I feel so alone and then days where I block everything out.. to be clear; I have a boyfriend. That may seem fast but we knew each other and worked together for three years. He’s seen it all. He’s always been helpful and sweet & my husband and I had some discourse in our marriage before he passed. So we weren’t living together when he passed. Sometimes I think that makes it worse! The feelings of guilt. But I know he would want me & his sons to be happy & I am doing my best. I miss him terribly but I also love my boyfriend. It took a while to open up but I did. Just know if you’ve lost an intimate partner, you can and may absolutely love again. When he first passed I said “I will literally never love anyone else ever again” but here I am. I may never love anyone in the exact way I loved him but I can love again. I’ve allowed it to happen because the heart wants what it wants. I tell myself that I’m not moving on.. but simply moving forward. As we all do with time.. #griefshare #grief #griefsupport #loss #lemon8diarychallenge
Dealing with the loss of a partner is a profoundly challenging experience. Many individuals feel a whirlwind of emotions, including sadness, guilt, and loneliness. It’s important to acknowledge that the grieving process can be unique for everyone. Some may find solace in crafting new self-care routines, while others might lean on friends and family for support. Engaging in hobbies, therapy, or grief support groups can also foster healing. Additionally, allowing oneself to open up to new relationships does not diminish the love once shared with a lost partner. Often, people fear that moving forward equates to forgetting, but love has an incredible capacity to expand. Accepting that it’s okay to find joy and companionship again can be liberating. Many who experience loss learn that moving forward isn’t about leaving the past behind but about honoring those memories while embracing new experiences. Allowing emotions like joy and grief to coexist is an essential step in the healing journey. Remember, it's not about moving on but rather moving forward, and this journey is a gradual process accompanied by self-compassion and understanding.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband. But I am glad you are doing better now.