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Living with an angel

Angel1
Occasional Contributor
October 2020

Living with an angel

My beautiful partner Stephen passed away due to pancreatic on the 17th of October at 5pm. It has been extremely hard for me. I have only left the house three times since his passing, to go to see the funeral directors, to go to a special place and then to his memorial and scattering of his ashes. I haven't left the house since his memorial. I am finding it very hard and I haven't driven our car since his passing. 

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CMS2020
Occasional Contributor
November 2020

Re: Living with an angel

I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble, you may wish to look up a Grief/Bereavement Counselor in your city/region - maybe someone to check-in with weekly/fortnightly? 

 

They could help you process the grief but also give you support for moving forward and being able to feel OK with leaving the house, developing social activities etc.

 

I empathise as I've had some pre-Grief with a family member dealing with cancer treatment right now. 

 

Best wishes and take care - CMS2020

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