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Re: Hi I am a new member

by in Grief and loss
July 2013
July 2013
Hello Gill, I'm happy for you that you have found this site. In here, you don't have to be 'fine'. You can vent your frustrations, celebrate your memories and ask for support from people who understand what you have been through and what may lay ahead. If you think you or your children might benefit from talking with someone, the Cancer Council may be able to put you in touch with a councillor who specialises in cancer related issues in your area. Take each day as it comes and deal with things at your own pace. Dont be concerned if you are not ready to put things away. You will wake up one morning and just do it because you have allowed yourself time to process what has happened and you are ready to move to the next phase of your life. I lost my mother to cancer when I was 20, and dealt with my own diagnosis in 2011. There is a lot of support out here for you. All you need to do is ask. Take care Gill. Best wishes to you and your children. Leah ... View more

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by in Blogs
July 2013
July 2013
Hello, My name is Gillian (Gill). I lost my husband to stomach cancer in January this year. He was 40. We had a 14 month battle where we tried everything but unfortunately lost the fight. We have two children, Charlotte (6) and Tate (5). I am not sure why I am posting or what I am looking for - there is a loneliness that sets in at night which I am sure others can understand. I have plenty of friends who would come around for a chat. None of these replace my best friend, my mate, who I didn't need to talk to but was always there. That part of my life is missing, I know I can't replace him and I don't want to. I am not sure I have even grieved him going yet. I think the wall is still up - I still feel like I am talking about someone else's life. I am not sure I am ready to face the reality or the pain. Thanks for reading, Gill. ... View more
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