Hello, I am a gay male widow who lost my husband of 18 years this past march to Duodental perforated ulcer situations. I loved him so very much,and he loved me. I feel guilty everyday about things I said,and things I didn't do,but people tell me i need to stop punishing myself. Life is hard when your love is taken away. I was 51,and he was 72 when he died. I feel guilty because i didn't take him certain places,and at times i yelled at him. There have been people that tell me that being a…

Wow,  I did not at all think that anyone would care to read, let alone respond to,  my post.  I don't have anyone (other than the Lord) I can talk to to help me get through this experience. I truly cannot tell you how much your responses mean to me.  I know that God will never leave my side, but knowing that there are people who I've never met that cared enough to respond to my brokenness gives me additional hope.   The range and intensity of emotions I continue to feel since my father's…

Grieving

1- accept help from family and friends ( Ecclesiastes 4: 9 , 10 )

2- watch diet and make time to exercise ( lessen negative emotions) ( Ephesians 5:29)

3- get plenty of rest ( Ecc 4:6)

4- be flexible because every one grieves differently (Proverbs 14:10)

5- avoid self destructive habits ( 2 Cor 7:1)

6- Be balance with your time ( Ecc 3:1,4)

7- keep a routine ( Ecc 5:20)

8- avoid making big decisions too soon ( Prov 21:5)

9- remember your love…

It has been four months since my husband's accidental death. A month of numbness, holding it together and pretending to be strong when allowing myself to feel would have instantly shattered that illusion. The second month was one trying to climb what I perceived to be an infinite wall of getting the finances together and filling out countless forms. It didn't help that the stupid doctor filled out the death certificate incorrectly. And if the funeral home knew the depths of the pain I…

Follow this link to find comfort for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/awake-no3-2018-nov-dec/

When you get memorial donations and all funeral expenses have been paid, donations have been made and there is money left. What is the proper thing to do with money that remains? Divide among family?

On August 8th, 2017 I lose my youngest brother to a Drunk Driver. This year on Aug 8th, 2018 mark a 1 year anniversary without him being with us. My brother died at the age of 20. His birthday was on August 9th. When he passed away on us on August 8th, 2017 he took a major lose and pain and hurting. It hard to now that he he gone. My brother celebrate his 22 birthday without us being there and it was very hard to cope and understand. It hard to understand and try to wonder wat he left or why…

Follow this link to hear this beautiful song scroll to song number 134

https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=snv&srcid=share

Listen to this beautiful song sung by children. Expressing the promises found in the Holy Scriptures.

https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/children/become-jehovahs-friend/songs/140-life-without-end-at-last/

Hi, my name is Jeff,                                                                                                                                           I'm new, I just lost Lois on Apr., 10 2018. We didn't even know she was sick until March, so you can see she went quickly. I was diagnosed with an artery disease, 3 yrs., ago, after several surgeries I lost my left leg above the knee in may of 2017, also my job and Ins,. My last surgery to save my other leg was Jan., 2018, 10 days in…

Helping our children to endure loss.

Click on link below to see video to help our children endure the loss of a loved one.

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#en/mediaitems/AllVideos/pub-pk_30_VIDEO

Please follow the link below to get the answer to this very important question.

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#en/mediaitems/AllVideos/docid-502018850_1_VIDEO

Read this encouraging Bible tract to get the answer to this question

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/dead-live-again-tract/

Watch this video to find the answer to this very important question

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#en/mediaitems/pub-imv_4_VIDEO

Watch this video to find the answer to this question

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#en/mediaitems/docid-502017858_1_VIDEO

In the wake of my 27-year-old son's death 25 years after we lost his dad, I've started a podcast. I hope others will share their stories so that we can create a community in which others share their experiences of grief as a thin place.

https://www.thinplacepodcast.com/

Hello,

My name is Stephen H. and I recently lost my husband, Michael. He passed away on January 29, 2018, at the age of 47 years after battling with alcoholism. My husband was introduced to and enjoyed clogging for many years. He transitioned from perfumer to instructor in which he taught many students the enjoyment and love of clogging. Michael, along with fellow performers, had the honor and opportunity to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN. Alongside and beyond clogging,…

It's painful and when I hear of another person dying I am reminded of that pain... I can only get comfort by not only by the support of family and friends but God. He feels our pain 1 Peter 5:7 and I know that one day I will be hugging them and kissing them in paradise John 5:28, 29

Well last month was the 6 year passing anniversary of my brother Mike.  I've  learned a lot about grief on this journey. I do know for sure that time really has not made any of this any better.  It may have been 6 years, but the pain on some days is so Raw and so real it still takes me a minute to ground myself and be okay.  I quoted on Feb 10/2018 "that my love for you lives in my grief for you" I think is true for me.  Overall I am still so grateful for having mike in my life for 32…

Seems like no time has gone by at all. Not crying hysterically everyday...just crying everyday, Still thinking about him everyday and wondering if he is doing okay where he is and if he is busy. I am not busy except in my mind and the daily chores that require attention...the dogs, snow shoveling, dentist, shift at work...stuff I was doing before he passed. Feels like floating around in the sea sometimes calmly and then getting slapped by a wave. I was told today that I have to move…