Husband just died

OK, it's been 2 1/2 months since Wayne died. After about 2 months, I began to start feeling in control again, not exactly "over it" but starting to look forward to life again.

I began seeing someone: not too much older than me, nice, kinda shy, enough in common to build a relationship on but different enough to ask questions about one another.

However, this last weekend, for some reason on Saturday morning, the grief just came flooding back. I spent most of Saturday weeping in my room. Unofrtunately, while all my friends were very supportive in the beginning, most--having lives--have gone on with them and it's hard to find someone to talk to. Also, this guy was supposed to call me on Saturday and he never did. Keep in mind that he works 2 jobs and it's hard for him to find time to see me. I try not to be too demanding on his time, but a call from him would have really lifted my spirits.

He was supposed to bring his daughter out to go riding on Sunday, but his daughter got sick and though he said he tried to call, he couldn't get through on my cell phone and I couldn't get through to his. He did leave a message on my answering machine and I tried to call back, but he doesn't have a land line and where he lives he doesn't get good reception on his cell phone. On the message I couldn't tell if he was annoyed or tired or both. He said he was getting burned out with the jobs and needed tp get some sleep. I tried calling him back twice and got his voicemail. I left a message.

Also, he does work for FEMA meaning he will probably be going to Lousiana soon for 6 weeks. I'd like to see him at least once or twice before he leaves but I feel bad about taking his time. Is this selfish of me? Should I call him?

During my severe bout of depression this weekend, I did find a friend to talk to, and I also wrote a letter to him--not sure if I will give it to him or not--and that helped to get me out of my funk, but last night, it hit again. The realization is that I will never hear "I love you" again, I will never have a man to sleep next to or wake up next to again, or to greet me when I come home from work. I'm so lonely, but I'm not desperate enough to go to a bar or casino. That was why I began seeing this guy (1. FEMA requires a background check, 2. we did not meet at a bar or casino and 3. He genuinely seemed to like me, thinking it was cool that I have chickens and horses and his daughter wants to take riding lessons)

But I'm afraid that my persistence in trying to get a hold of him this weekend has turned him off and he doesn't want anything to do with me. AGain, should I call him or should I wait for him to call me?
 
Byc is here for you when you feel that there is no one to talk to.
I won't comment on the fema guy thing. that's your choice.
but grief is something that you have to get through. it isn't something you can go around, or leap over. no tunneling under either. it is in your way. and only time allows you to get through it. The more you love, the more you get hurt. It is the price one pays for love.
I am sorry, but we are here when you need us. Cyber land is full of people who have lived your experiences. they can help.
don't be alone when no one is there. come here. we care. really, we do.
 
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I just wanted to drop by and tell you - from one young widow (36) to another - slow down. SLOWWWW WAAAYY DOOOOWWWN.

Give yourself time to grieve. 2 1/2 months is a very short time period for a kind of grieving that takes a long time to process. Focus on yourself right now, and eventually the right guy will come along at the right time.
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I am sorry this is still hurting. it's going to. I think you need to slow down too..... its totally healthy and normal to still feel sad. normal. as you mentioned its only been 2 months. still fresh i bet.
is there a group in your area, that you can talk with others. like a support group or something. i would call your ymca.
we care here, glad you came back to byc to talk.


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2x and if you really care about him and you want to know if he cares for you, he WILL call you back. If not, there is another guy out there. Right now you are vunerable and in the need of companionship.

Like all of us in here, we are here for you!
 
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2x and if you really care about him and you want to know if he cares for you, he WILL call you back. If not, there is another guy out there. Right now you are vunerable and in the need of companionship.

Like all of us in here, we are here for you!

Thus far, he has always called back. Not right away, maybe a day or two but he does.

People keep telling me "eventually" which is getting frustrating. Granted, I'm being impatient, but I don't want to spend my 30s alone and celibate. I feel like I need to find a man before I get fat and old. I'm still young and trim and if no one wants me now, then what are my chances later in life? I'm not pretty so I don't even have that going for me. From the pics I've posted earlier, I've lost 15 lbs, but I still have the same broad face and double chin despite losing that weight.

JUst sitting around my house alone at night (guy in question works midnights at the grocery store) hearing the clock tick away on my life, longing to have the companionship and affection of another human being.

I miss Wayne, but in retrospect, I don't miss his sometimes violent mood swings, his erratic sleeping habits, reactions to many medications, poor health and "not want to do anything" atutude due to his health. I've accaepted that it was Wayne's time, he had actually been wanting to die for quite a few years because of his chronic pain. I was hoping to wait until school is out to see a grief counselor, but I don't know if I can wait that long.

Izzie (my horse) and I will be going to Grand Island endurance ride Memorial Day weekend. As much as I enjoy competing, I'm not sure if I can deal with another round of "I'm so sorry." This guy I'm seeing was originally supposed to come with me, but he's not sure if he can get the time off yet. He may be in Lousiana by then anyway.
 
I understand that you are feeling 'practical' about your looks. But I have seen pictures of you. You are pretty.
none of us are Angelia Jolie, except her.
What makes a person pretty is who they are. that shines through.

I was not going to comment, but the others said what I was thinking. you do not want a man on the rebound, and you don't want just any man. 2 months is barely the bat of an eye lid.
please go to grief counseling.
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sadness hurts, physically as well as mentally. your weight loss is disturbing. you need to care for you. make time and take effort to do that.
 
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2x and if you really care about him and you want to know if he cares for you, he WILL call you back. If not, there is another guy out there. Right now you are vunerable and in the need of companionship.

Like all of us in here, we are here for you!

Thus far, he has always called back. Not right away, maybe a day or two but he does.

People keep telling me "eventually" which is getting frustrating. Granted, I'm being impatient, but I don't want to spend my 30s alone and celibate. I feel like I need to find a man before I get fat and old. I'm still young and trim and if no one wants me now, then what are my chances later in life? I'm not pretty so I don't even have that going for me. From the pics I've posted earlier, I've lost 15 lbs, but I still have the same broad face and double chin despite losing that weight.

JUst sitting around my house alone at night (guy in question works midnights at the grocery store) hearing the clock tick away on my life, longing to have the companionship and affection of another human being.

I miss Wayne, but in retrospect, I don't miss his sometimes violent mood swings, his erratic sleeping habits, reactions to many medications, poor health and "not want to do anything" atutude due to his health. I've accaepted that it was Wayne's time, he had actually been wanting to die for quite a few years because of his chronic pain. I was hoping to wait until school is out to see a grief counselor, but I don't know if I can wait that long.

Izzie (my horse) and I will be going to Grand Island endurance ride Memorial Day weekend. As much as I enjoy competing, I'm not sure if I can deal with another round of "I'm so sorry." This guy I'm seeing was originally supposed to come with me, but he's not sure if he can get the time off yet. He may be in Lousiana by then anyway.

I know - I've been where you are with that desperate longing to have someone close again. It's natural. I was so afraid I wouldn't find another man being in my 30s and having gained weight after pregnancy - and being the mother of an infant. But it will happen, and a few months won't make any difference in anything except the fact that you'll be more ready for a relationship. A healthy one. And you will overcome that feeling of desperation in a few months - trust me. Take a look at a website called "Young Widows Bulletin Board".
 
i think you miss Wayne alot more than you think you do.you had a life together.
i agree with the others,slow down.there will be plenty of time for someone else.if that person is the one for you,he will not care how you look.
your daughter needs you now.you both have to grieve.
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