Dealing with grief and depression
hi everyone. My partner of 20 years committed suicide last August and I was the person who found her. The first 6 months after it happened was the worst time of my life. I feel better now, but still have my bad days
@turquoiseBeechwood7823 I am sorry for the loss and grief you must feel after such a traumatic event. That must have been rough for you. Have you considered a therapist to help you readjust and reinvent yourself after such a big change?
You do not sound like you are still in crisis, but if you need crisis support, 7cups listeners are not trained in that so I will give you a link to our crisis page. http://www.7cups.com/crisis
I also see that there are many support groups for family members that have lost a loved one to suicide. My google search was with >> partners lost to suicide support groups
I hope you get the support you are looking for.
My young sister died 6 months ago too and I am 22 years old, It will pass and you will be better and stronger, i too have some bad days but the only solution now is distract yourself with netflix, games, take interest in series, shows, avoid watching romantic sad movies or songs. Time heals everything! Loys of love. :)
@HarshThakur
My heart goes out to you HarshThakur. Thank you for supporting others in your grief ❤️
@turquoiseBeechwood7823
Welcome. You may find there are waves of grief that come rolling in unexpectedly, and times when you seem to be revisiting territory you believe you've already been over. I've found the that the time around 18 months on, to be particularly strong in terms of awareness of the reality of the loved person's absence. I say this not to worry you but as something to be aware of. Awareness is like the sun shining on things. When the sun's light shines on things we encounter in life, we are less likely to be fearful of them, because we can see them more clearly as they come.
I cannot imagine the pain in your heart these past few months and I wish you strength and love in this difficult time. What I want to say is live the life your partner wanted for you.
She wants you to relax, laugh, and enjoy life. She also wants you to weep, be angry, express yourself, and tell your story.
Continue to live the life she is no longer able to. Because the worst thing you can do now is forget how to live the life she can no longer live.