By clicking
Talk to a Specialist, you agree to our
Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive calls and texts, which may be autodialed, from us and our customer communities. Your consent is not a condition to using our service. Please visit our
Terms of Use. for information about our privacy practices.
Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge's book “Getting to the Other Side of Grief, Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse”, is an excellent book that may help you understand your loss, and how to recover from it. It'll take time. Many of us have experienced the loss of our spouse, but in time, have come to live a satisfying life. You will, too.
May The Lord give you grieving mercies, comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Please be gentle with yourself, it is still early days and it's been a long journey.
Great big warm hug!
If need be, talk to your doctor about going on an antidepressant, even if it's only temporary.
Also like it's been suggested, look into attending some Grief Share meetings when you're ready, as it can be very helpful to be able to share with others who have lost a loved one as well.
I personally recommend the book Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief by Martha W. Hickman. It has a short devotion for each day and allows you to process your grief in little snippets. My husband has been dead for a year and 4 months now and I still read it every day.
I cared for my husband for many, many years, and I can tell you for the first 4 months or so, I felt like I was just wandering around my house not knowing what I should be doing with myself, as I had kind of lost myself over the years.
But I am here to tell you that things do get better and life does go on. It doesn't happen overnight, but it will happen. So for now just take good care of yourself, and do what you want, if you want and when you want.
God bless you my sister in grief.
My condolences on the loss of your husband. Please do see your doctor if your desire to sleep lasts too long and you need some help with your grief. We all need help with life's troubles from time to time. Hugs.