Husband just died

[BookWorm243]

I am so sorry for your loss

I lost my dad at a young age, he passed in his sleep as well. Even tho I am not not in your exact situation I do know a little of how you feel. Hang in there

 

[magistradomina]

Oh my goodness! I am so sorry!

 

[babyrnlc]

Oh my goodness! I am so sorry! I cannot even imagine. I hope you have friends with you!

 

[michickenwrangler]

It's been over 2 weeks and my life is somewhat returning to normal. My brain is starting to become clearer although I am so behind on work stuff that I don't know when it will get done.

Animals and daughter are providing me with enough routine that I don't go insane/severe depression.

 

[JustAChickenLittle&More]

I know where your comin' from! Sometimes "busy work" can be the best thing for you. God bless!

 

[EweSheep]

Just take it one day at a time! That is the only thing that can get you thru this. Yep, busy work does help a bit.

 

[justbugged]

Quote:
I don't want to nag, but please file for Social Security benefits for yourself and daughter. You will loose benefits for every month you don't file for. If you can apply in March then you will get benefits for March. If you wait till April then you will have lost the March benefits you could have used for your daughter.

I know it's hard to do anything more, but it's also rough to look back and say I should have.......

 

[michickenwrangler]

I filed for it the day after the funeral. I've even receicved my $255 "funeral expense" check. I'll be getting checks for DD end of the month, but my survivor ones will only come during the summer months (due to my teacher income).

ALl taken care of.

Now only to deal with probate courts.

 

[MotherHen757]

So sorry for your loss and praying for you and your family during this time. I hope that knowing folks in this forum are keeping you and your family in their thoughts and prayers provides you some comfort in the days and weeks ahead...God Bless.

Susan

 

[dianaross77]

Oh boy. I had no idea this had happened. Don't you for a second feel guilty, these things happen. I lost my dad when I was 8. He drowned. We were all there when it happened. The only helpful advice that I can give you is this: Don't hide your grief from your daughter. It's okay to cry in front of her. It's okay to talk to her about how much you miss him. My mom shut off her emotions from us. We never grieved properly. The few times my mom did talk to us about missing my dad made me feel better. Life will get back to normal. It will be hard but I am glad for you that a little piece of him lives on in your daughter.

I would really like to send you something. If you'd pm me your address, I'd be grateful. But it's up to you.