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How to Move Forward After Loss of A Spouse - Greg Godsey shares his story and inspiration

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GriefInspired_Catherine McNulty

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@joaniepatyk1090
@joaniepatyk1090 Жыл бұрын
I lost my husband 6 mos ago. He had heart attack at home and I did CPR. His body only was alive on machine for 5 days. The pain is incredible, I force myself to do everything, baby steps, it’s all I can do. Your story gives hope. I too can’t see myself alone the rest of my life, it’s just too miserable. I’m in the throes of grief for now but have to trust God has a new happier chapter for me.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
I love your words so much because you speak your truth. Yes, hold onto hope and believe that God wants you to grow, learn, and be happy again. He is with you. Jeremiah 11:29
@shirleysarradet9486
@shirleysarradet9486 Жыл бұрын
Sorry. I do know. Yes, the pain can’t be told. Be good to yourself and take a moment at a time.
@wizardofahhhs759
@wizardofahhhs759 11 ай бұрын
My wife died of a heart attack at the age of 42. Our plans for growing old together evaporated in the blink of an eye. I don't know how I'll ever make it without her. Every day is a struggle to just get by.
@SarahLynnLee
@SarahLynnLee 11 ай бұрын
I can relate to your story. I'm in the pits of darkness right now after the loss of my husband of 28 years. It's terrible. I pray and I would like to not be alone also.
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 10 ай бұрын
@@SarahLynnLee I'm very sorry about your husband, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?
@douglaswerts4936
@douglaswerts4936 Жыл бұрын
My soulmate of 40 years died five years ago. There was no shortage of advice and platitudes from everyone, all coming from people who had never walked my road. Moving on, moving forward for me were meaningless phrases tripping off flippant tongues. Moving forward when you’re on an empty, frightening journey you don’t want to make, through a cold thick fog to an unknown destination, with no guide book, no map, when death and oblivion forever is all you really want. This requires serious soul searching day after day for some kind of personal meaning or purpose, for a strong enough reason to face continued existence. Nobody who has never had a loss like this can enter this world of pain. Trust me.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
How are you doing now?
@douglaswerts4936
@douglaswerts4936 Жыл бұрын
@@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Hi Catherine. Well, soon after she died I “heard” her voice. Not through my ears but right inside my head. She said” don’t fret, it’s wonderful here”. Then, about a minute later “ I love you Doug” I’ve never forgotten that. Then I felt as if I was being guided, led to do things I’d never dreamt of doing. I flew out to Zambia and taught children in a school there for three weeks and then crossed the border to Zimbabwe to volunteer in a childrens home. There I helped a young (17) lady to read English and ,to cut a long story short, I am sponsoring/ supporting her. She was able to go to a boarding school in Bulawayo and study for some o levels and now, at 21, she will be going to college to study hotel management. Amazingly she has found sisters and a brother she never knew she had and she is happy which makes me happy. After I came back home to the UK the idea of applying to become a listening volunteer with the Samaritans just entered my head! Very strong “message” which I followed and after interviews, criminal record checks, training and probation that’s what I do and it is so rewarding. I’ve found,that for me personally, the best way to help myself, or care for myself is to be kind to others whenever I can. As well as these things I visit places where we used to walk together, have her photos all around the house and paintings I did of her. I made and always wear a silver ring in her memory etc etc. The idea is to keep her and all we shared in my heart, a kind of spiritual connection while at the same time living my life now. I feel now a sense of gratitude for all I had (and still have in a different way) and her love, laughter, fun, kindness to everyone, sense of adventure, warmth, love of all things beautiful are an inspiration to me. As someone once said “ memories give us the power to gather roses in winter”. It is enough.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
@@douglaswerts4936 This all sounds fantastic…You are Grief Inspired! Congratulations on all the work you’ve put in and for listening to your heart to find a new path to happiness while keeping her with you! ❤️💜❤️💜
@Wookinpanub235
@Wookinpanub235 2 ай бұрын
How are you doing now? Im going through it myself. The heartless and soul less red tape from day one was the worst. It has been two months since she passed and its just starting to settle to the point I can breathe and have a handle on things Ive never dealt with before.
@lja64
@lja64 Жыл бұрын
My husband died about a month ago. It is the very worst thing I have ever been through - and he suffered so much. Losing a spouse effects everything you do - how you eat, sleep, work, drive, everything - he was the love of my life and my joy. It's something you have to move through, but not over. It's unsettling to me that this woman seems so joyful about loss. She's beaming talking about it. I guess if it works for her.....
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for your comment. Please understand that it took me 2 years of being very miserable before I began learning about my grief and how to move through it. My messaging is that their is a path to happiness after loss. Since you’ve just lost your husband and are deeply grieving this can be hard to hear. But it is my truth. For now, you just have to survive the day, and each moment. Please let me know when you’d like to speak and I’d be happy to!
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 10 ай бұрын
I'm very sorry about your husband, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?..
@boontala
@boontala Жыл бұрын
My Darling wife passed away a couple of months ago on March 26. I have 50 years of memories. Often, I just burst into tears for no obvious reason. I'm muddling through life with no real sense of purpose at the moment. Love and blessings to all who may be grieving ❤
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Let's work on finding you a sense of purpose. What advice would you wife give you?
@bogeo3050
@bogeo3050 Жыл бұрын
I am also in the jaws of depression & grief. Lost my 94 year old mother Dec 30 2021 to Covid. 10 days later my amazing husband of 50 years had a heart attack got him to the hospital but because of Covid he was transferred around to 3 different hospitals then had to air lifted to Nashville over 100 miles away from home for dbl bypass surgery. During surgery he had a stroke & he was unable to ever recover from so we were never able to say our goodbyes. It was so hard to see him suffer for the next 4 months in ICU. I felt like I was dying with him. The way they treat u when u have a stroke. Like they already have died. He was all I had no other family or friends to help. I spend about 22 hours a day in bed I now just can’t get out of the past to move to the present. I’m still waiting for him to walk in the house & say it was a mistake. The loneliness is unbearable 💔
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
It sounds like you could use some additional support if you are in bed that much close to a year later. What kind of support are you getting? What are you doing to move forward in grief?
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 10 ай бұрын
I'm very sorry about your husband, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?..
@greggodsey5113
@greggodsey5113 6 ай бұрын
Bogeo3050. I'm sorry to hear of your double whammy... 7 days after my wife died, my Uncle did as well. How horrible it was for our entire family, as I'm sure it is with yours. I pray that you're in a happier place now. How are you and you're family doing now? Please give us an update so we can see how we can help you. I pray you're well. Greg.
@PorfirioParga
@PorfirioParga 19 сағат бұрын
My wife passed away 1 year and 3 months ago from breast and lung cancer, I miss her every day
@gekn111
@gekn111 Жыл бұрын
Certainly miss my wife who passed away a year ago, love that I won’t get over .
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Hi George…and you never should “get over it”. Carry the love you have with you, where ever you go!
@gekn111
@gekn111 Жыл бұрын
Married 67 years, only lady I went out with
@BUBBLESPOGO
@BUBBLESPOGO Жыл бұрын
George may your loving memories comfort you.
@aprilerains4578
@aprilerains4578 Жыл бұрын
I lost my husband 62 days ago. I’m wrecked, shattered, broken. We were together 37 years. I’ve never been alone. I went from my parents to my husband. My four children are grown. I hate being at home.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
What a hard place for you to be in. Always remember that you are never alone because you always have you. Take time to be your own best friend, to look within and ask yourself What you can do to give yourself the support that you need. Reach out if I can be of help. I’d love to be able to show you the Way
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 10 ай бұрын
I'm very sorry about your husband, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?..
@Kitiwake
@Kitiwake 10 ай бұрын
Go on a cruise
@saraklassen2080
@saraklassen2080 4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry 😔 I lost my husband 5 months ago. I'm completely broken. We also had 4 children ages 12 to 2. He was only 35😢 praying for you.
@gephrygeph6480
@gephrygeph6480 6 ай бұрын
I lost my wife, the love of my life, my best friend on December 21, 2023, after an 8-month battle with gallbladder cancer. She fought so hard and was so brave. We found each other and fell MADLY in love at the ages of 50 and 48. We were only together for 6 years, married for 4. We stuffed so much love and life into those 6 years! It truly was a love for the ages. I don't know what is in my future, but this interview does give me hope - hope for what is next in my life. Right now, it is still so fresh and very scary. What Greg said about his wife teaching him to love a woman, that is so true in my story. My wife taught me so much, she was so wise! I miss her every day and she will always be with me.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 6 ай бұрын
This is beautiful! What is her name?
@gephrygeph6480
@gephrygeph6480 6 ай бұрын
@@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Her name is Darla.
@JoanneIonita
@JoanneIonita 2 жыл бұрын
This has been very hard for me to watch, but healing. My husband suffered from asthma all his life and he passed away in my arms from a fatal asthma attack in a remote town, with hospital 4 hours away - this was 1.5 years ago. I have been living with guilt ever since, feeling that I didn't do enough to save him, and I realized that no amount of CPR training, preparation and knowledge was going to be enough for me to have to save him, enough to help him with his mental health and substance abuse struggles, enough to still "keep him alive". Greg sharing the story helped me get closure on this and I hope that I can be vulnerable enough to open my heart to love again.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad this video helped you realize that you can let your guilt go. Theses situations are all hard…but I bet your husband wouldn’t want you to keep suffering and in pain. What would he tell you about your guilt?
@JoanneIonita
@JoanneIonita 2 жыл бұрын
@@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty I know he would want me happy, that is all he wanted from me, and he would constantly say that. I also know he would be in pain if he saw me continue to suffer and struggle with all these feelings of guilt and anger. With all he struggles, he loved me very much and I know he would be at peace knowing that I am too. I am doing my best.
@greggodsey5113
@greggodsey5113 2 жыл бұрын
Joanne, First off, I am so sorry of your loss. I know that sucker punch feeling in your gut, followed by the loneliness and grief. Watching our spouses (or anyone) slip from this life is hard. Your story hits home as you know. My Nay was a beautiful lady, fantastic wife and the best Mother to our 2 kids. I miss her every day. I’ll laugh at something and think of her, and how she would like it. I say to everyone I speak to who have lost a loved one to still speak to them, celebrate their life with you, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays. Whatever the occasion, celebrate their life. The fun, funny, crazy things they’ve done or that you’ve done to, for and with them. I know it will not bring back your husband, but if you do those things, he will be alive and well in your heart and mind. Please feel free to reach out to me. Send a friend request however. If I can help, please ask. Greg.
@richardbradshaw7830
@richardbradshaw7830 2 жыл бұрын
came across your touching comment in the death of love ones post here on you tube. Well am really sorry about that okay 😒☹️and I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all lost our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, such is life I understand how you feel but life must move on because death is inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday..
@cheryljune1603
@cheryljune1603 Жыл бұрын
My husband died almost a year ago from Covid. This has been my #1 most painful thing I’ve ever been through
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Makes 100% sense. COVID hurts.
@WeepingWidowSueAna
@WeepingWidowSueAna Жыл бұрын
I am so truly sorry. My husband died this year and it has absolutely been the most painful thing I have ever experienced in my life. I am so sorry that you are having to face this too. Hugs. I hope that you are doing even a little bit better now.
@debbiestowe1343
@debbiestowe1343 Жыл бұрын
My husband also died from COVID almost 11 months ago. I feel the same way, it's the most painful thing that I have ever been through! I couldn't be with him the last five days of his life, and that still haunts me every day. We were always inseparable! I hope for all of us, better days ahead, for this is a lonely road to travel alone!🤗🙏
@debbiestowe1343
@debbiestowe1343 Жыл бұрын
@@WeepingWidowSueAna Hi Ana Sue. Didn't notice the name before I replied. Remember your kindred spirit? Hope you are a little better today! I feel still lost. Take Care!
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
@@debbiestowe1343 Hi! I have my grief courses so you don’t have to do it alone. I also work one on one with clients.
@bernardbrantley7785
@bernardbrantley7785 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video... I lost my wife suddenly on March 7, 2023 just 7wks after giving birth to our 3rd baby-girl, so now I not only am grieving her but I'm parenting a newborn and 11yr old . I have a great support system with my mom/sister and my wife's sisters but it is definitely a lonely place to be ... For the last 19 yrs she was the very best part of me and now I feel as if I'm wandering this world alone. I actually just had to celebrate our anniversary alone for the first time, that was HARD....
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Wow! That is a lot! Give yourself space to grieve, be grateful for all the support, and forgive yourself when you need to! You've got this!
@alexedward8082
@alexedward8082 Жыл бұрын
My wife had a stroke at the end of Feb 2023, one week before our anniversary. She was still present physically but not conscious and the doctors had already said their prognosis was bleak. It’s a hard day to get through. The one thing that helped was she had already gotten me a card that was so true to our relationship it made me laugh. Likewise we just had our first kid back in September. It sometimes doesn’t even feel real. I hope the future is brighter for you each and everyday.
@user-te8ht9dp7w
@user-te8ht9dp7w 9 ай бұрын
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@saraklassen2080
@saraklassen2080 4 ай бұрын
Wow! That's a lot! I lost my husband to stage 4 pancreatic cancer in November 2023. I have no advise. I'm doing what I can to not allow the hole in my chest to swallow the whole universe. I feel for you. Praying for you.
@bradeakle5117
@bradeakle5117 Жыл бұрын
I'm doing pretty well for it just being over two months since she passed. She wanted me to move forward, I know I need to move forward, but most of me cannot let go of her. It seems like quitting on her. I've dealt with the deaths of loved ones, but this loved one I was married to, a completely different love, almost a love unreal. I truly admired her; her wit, her knowledge, her strength, her beauty, and even her faults weren't very distributing to me. I felt like she made me valid; she was the center of my universe and equally, her world revolved around me. I've been told by numerous people that our marriage was rare, most people don't have the type we had......and maybe our marriage wasn't that much different than others. Maybe it was just a typical good solid marriage? None the less it's now gone and I'm at a loss. She had battled Breast Cancer 3 other times and came out doing pretty well. Her fourth time, a free radical cell escaped, finding refuge in her spine, somewhere radiation wasn't concentrated. During Trump's Covid, doctors postponed appointments, so check-ups and labs weren't happening. After nine months she was seen and diagnosed with Metastatic Breast cancer, which had spread everywhere, "mets" (metastases) on her skull, femurs, pelvis, sternum, and spine. The only thing doctors could do was slow it; the prognosis was typically 4-12 months maybe 16 months. They put her on a chemo drug that did buy her more time before the cancer mutated, finding a way around the meds and moving to soft tissue. Everything they tried after the 19th month didn't work. She made it 26 months. We had been all over the world since her mastectomy in '08. Trying to experience as much as we could of our beautiful world and the different cultures. There are reminders all over our house of these magnificent journeys. I cannot just discard these and her belongings; photos from her growing up, clothes in our closet, pictures on the wall, anything on her side of the bathroom. I know; life is for the living, and she is no longer living, she's not coming back, she is as she was in 1822 with the exception of the lives, she touched...but she's in my mind, and she deserves not to die a second death. I believe Hemmingway said, "A person dies two deaths, the first, when they take their last breath, and the second is; the last time someone says their name. In some ways people can be immortal.” Maybe I just need more time and I'm spoiled and impatient...but I do know I can't rush the healing process, no shortcuts, no cheats, no remedies. I can't stand these sudden assaults on my psyche. Thanks for posting this video, it helps.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Hi Brad. I would be happy to talk when you are ready. I have two men in my current course, both who have lost wives. First, you have to spend time in grief and then you can begin the work around redefining who you are as a person. You can get through this. I’ll help.
@BUBBLESPOGO
@BUBBLESPOGO Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry Brad. Words can't describe our suffering over the loss of one we love so much. I just lost my precious husband of 17 years unexpectedly. I never knew what it meant to suffer until now. May you find peace and comforting Rembrance with the memories of her.
@bradeakle5117
@bradeakle5117 Жыл бұрын
@@BUBBLESPOGO That's terrible to lose your spouse unexpectedly! Nothing prepares you for that. My wife had time, giving me time to process and mourn, to make ready. I was with her constantly towards the end. I believe it would been worse to have her die suddenly. None the less, it's all a terrible loss. I hope you have a good support system of friends and family. If two people love each other there can be no happy end to it. Unless the couple dies together, one will always feel the ache of loss.
@BUBBLESPOGO
@BUBBLESPOGO Жыл бұрын
@@bradeakle5117 yes😓
@DrGooseX
@DrGooseX Жыл бұрын
I read your comment and I felt your emotions. I am in the same boat, but I do not think it was Trump’s Covid (I hate 🇨🇳 China for it)… I fear that I did or will do stupid things afterwards. Tu oí are perhaps further along in your process than me. (Sorry I ramble). The flood of emotions and memories can sometimes be too great.
@merlinarevolledo9090
@merlinarevolledo9090 10 ай бұрын
I lost my husband , 36days ago, he was taking a bath, i thought his already finished and i looked at him in our room, but his not there, so i open the bathroom, i was surprised he lied down in the floor. I asked help from my boarders but it was dead on arrival from the hospital. We are married for 22years, i feel so sad cause im alone here in our house.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 10 ай бұрын
How devastating and sudden? You are alone but I bet he is with you in spirit...watching your next steps. Make him proud!
@preakumar6433
@preakumar6433 9 ай бұрын
My lovely hubby too passed away the same way..in bathroom 2 months ago and trying to view all messages on how to move on and overcme this pain so that I am able to look after my kids
@jayneweathers
@jayneweathers 10 ай бұрын
Oh wow, what he said about chapters in a book realy touched me. I have said many many times that my husband and I were in the September of our lives. That time when your both finally retried and started doing things together just like when you first started dating. Its such a beautiful time. I thought it was September and i was not prepared for it to be December 31st so soon, and our time was up. It happened too fast. But when he talked about chapters in a book, it really touched me. Its only been 8 weeks but i think i will get to a place where Jan.1st will not only be a new year but also another chter in my book of life. Thank you for this video.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome. Always be moving forward AND carry him with you!!!
@Digm580
@Digm580 2 жыл бұрын
Greg and I have been friends since were about 10 or so. We had an opportunity to catch up a few days ago. I am so grateful for a friend like Greg. We went to Church together and learned that no matter what, we have to put 100% of our hope in Jesus. We can spread our love around, but our hope stays at the Cross. Thank you Catherine! Keep up the good work and thanks for helping!
@resianemaculate.
@resianemaculate. 2 жыл бұрын
Our hope is at the Old rugged cross.That touched my heart @ Mike Weber.
@greggodsey5113
@greggodsey5113 2 жыл бұрын
You’re a good man Mike. Love you brother!
@Railtech_63.
@Railtech_63. 2 жыл бұрын
I just lost my wonderful wife one day prior to our 39th wedding anniversary. She taught me how to love her, have fun and care about others that cross our path. The pain is harsh, it's real. The video was so helpful and great information that I use. Thank you both for your honesty and really opening up and your true feelings. I know I have a propose and I will be able with God help to move forward, not forgetting.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 2 жыл бұрын
So glad this video was useful to you! I keep looking for more ways to help. My next grief course starts June 18th if you’d like to discuss!
@greggodsey5113
@greggodsey5113 2 жыл бұрын
Granger, I’m so sorry for your loss Sir. My heart breaks for you. I’m glad that my sorry has helped you. Let’s be honest here, it’s a crappy way to be able to help, but it’s where we are while trying to still make sense of it. Right? 39 years. Wow. Congrats. I know she wasn’t there to celebrate with you physically, but she was most definitely there in your heart and mind celebrating your life and love together. I still buy Renee flowers on her birthday, anniversaries, and special occasions to remember her. While she may not ever see them, I hope she feels the love that’s behind them. I will forever love and miss her. Those feeling never go away. Feel free to DM me if you’d like to talk.
@Ezz243
@Ezz243 2 жыл бұрын
@@greggodsey5113 Hi Greg thanks for sharing your story. So there is hope🙈 I’m 9 months into my grief journey. I lost my husband Mike. I miss him so much. He is everywhere and nowhere. I just want to “delete “ some days away. We were married for 46 years and he was 12 years my senior and he was my rock. My new normal is sometimes very grim. Everything has changed. I honestly feel so lost and unsure of the road ahead. I have a wonderful family and I’m grateful for them but the “lost” feeling endures. Thank you for your candid chat.
@jrwheeler81
@jrwheeler81 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ezz243 Very similar story here. I unexpectedly and suddenly lost my husband just two days shy of a month ago. We were together for 22 years and he was 11 years older than me and also my rock. I had been with him since I was only 18 years old. We literally met the same week that I graduated from high school and had been glued at the hip ever since. We were rarely ever apart in 22 years. We were the air in each other's lungs and he was my world. We were definite soulmates. We could frequently read each other's minds and finish each other's sentences. No matter what we faced in life, we always knew we had each other to lean on and we got through all the tough things in life together. I just don't know how to go on. I'm only 40 years old and my husband had just turned 52 three weeks before he passed. We had also just celebrated 22 years together not even two weeks earlier. I'm so lost and scared. Like you, I have an amazing family and friends, but I miss my husband so much that it physically hurts some days. I don't know any other life, but with him. :(
@richardbradshaw7830
@richardbradshaw7830 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ezz243 i came across your touching comment in the death of love ones post here on you tube. Well am really sorry about that okay 😒☹and I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all lost our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, such is life I understand how you feel but life must move on because death is inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday...
@thesitdownquilter
@thesitdownquilter 6 ай бұрын
I can so relate to what Greg said. I was 30 with 3 young children when I lost my first husband in a drowning accident. His body was never recovered. I was absolutely devastated and I’m not sure I’d be here today if it wasn’t for my young children. The grief was so intense, I swore I’d never put myself into a situation where I’d love like that again. The pain was too great. Then I met Tom 4 years later and I couldn’t help but love him. He was so very kind, understanding, caring, funny, creative….I could go on and on. We married 7 years after we met. He was a wonderful parent to my children, but never taking their Dad’s place and my first husband always remained a big part of our lives. I lost Tom 3 months ago to cancer. We had 29 wonderful years together. Another 100 years wouldn’t have been enough for me to be with him, so I like to focus on the time that we had together, rather than the time that we don’t have. So, here I am again, grieving for one that I loved wholeheartedly. Some days are more bearable than others, but everyday is heavy with grief. I know that I will get through it this time, as I did before and I keep holding unto the belief that the reason my grief is so painful and all-consuming is because my love for Tom was so deep and all-consuming.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 6 ай бұрын
Your words are so beautiful. I just wish i could hug you!
@saraklassen2080
@saraklassen2080 4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry for what your going through. I really feel what you said about the pain being so unbearable because of how great your love was. That's how I feel as well. I lost my husband of 13 years 5 months ago. The hole in my heart is threatening to swallow the entire universe. We have 4 children ages 12 to 2. He was only 35 years old. I loved him with all I had. I'm heartbroken!
@patnowak4408
@patnowak4408 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! It's been 2 years since my husband of almost 40 years suddenly passed. I'm so grateful now for the beautiful life God enabled me to share with him. Thank you for this uplifting testimony! Blessings!
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Greg is a wonderful soul who has taught me a lot. I am blessed to know him….and now you, Pat!
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 10 ай бұрын
I'm very sorry about your husband, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?..
@Koffeetalk1111
@Koffeetalk1111 7 ай бұрын
Lost my husband November 23, 22. He was 38 and a father of 5. He passed in a car accident while on his way to work. I’d love to come on here and share the positive LOVE I found after his death. Hanging onto my faith.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 7 ай бұрын
Hi! Send me an email. I’d love to share your story .
@saraklassen2080
@saraklassen2080 4 ай бұрын
My husband died exactly 1 years after yours. 11-23-2023. He was 35. Had 4 children ages 11-2. We were married for 13 years. He only lived 5 months after his stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
@BRIAN-kg5eo
@BRIAN-kg5eo Жыл бұрын
I lost my wife 4 days ago she was only 40 I’m lost and still in shock . I miss her so much
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Oh wow Brian. I’m so sorry you have to go through this. It’s not easy but you can do it. I’d love to help. ❤️
@BUBBLESPOGO
@BUBBLESPOGO Жыл бұрын
Brian, I'm crying for you. I'm so sorry. I just lost my husband on 2/16/23. We were married 17 years. The pain is unbelievable but we will move forward. You can get through this Brian. Please reach out for grief counseling.
@BRIAN-kg5eo
@BRIAN-kg5eo Жыл бұрын
@@BUBBLESPOGO thank you Diane for your kind words , sorry to hear about your husband , yes I have talked to a grief counselor a few days ago. I’ve went back to work to keep myself busy still feel lost and lonely I hope I get better with time.
@BUBBLESPOGO
@BUBBLESPOGO Жыл бұрын
@BRIAN we must live our life until.our time comes. Nothing else we can do.
@saraklassen2080
@saraklassen2080 4 ай бұрын
I lost my husband of 13 years 5 months ago. He was only 35. We share 4 children ages 12 to 2. The hole he has left in my life is threatening to engulf the entire universe.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 3 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry you have to go through this. How can i help?
@sunilkumar583
@sunilkumar583 5 күн бұрын
I lost my wife of 13 years .she was only 30 years.i had 2 kids aged 12 and 6 yr kids.i never able to forget her till date.
@TheThaiLanguage
@TheThaiLanguage Жыл бұрын
My wife died just a few weeks ago. I have moments where I can laugh and cry at the same time when reading her journal and reading what she was writing about our relationship and how much she loved me and felt loved by me. This just hurts so profoundly. So deeply. I walk from room to room in the house and then realize I am looking for her.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
I love that you are able to read her words….such a gift.
@BUBBLESPOGO
@BUBBLESPOGO Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your suffering Same here. I lost my husband unexpectedly 5 months ago and I gonto.the place were I put his remains in a beautiful river we loved looking for him. It's so sad.
@duanevanwinkle3488
@duanevanwinkle3488 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Catherine for doing these videos.. Thanks Greg for sharing your story/ Journey. I can relate to it as I lost Sandy after 49 years of marriage to a sudden return (4 days)of Cancer. It was a shock to say the least. But my loneliness now does not compare to her suffering over the years. It has been 6 months now of waves of grief and celebration of memories. As you said I miss her presence...there is no one to witness my life and no one to hold onto and share the day. I now take one day at a time and trust our Lord for each step along the way.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 2 жыл бұрын
Duane, your words are so beautiful! I’m so glad that Greg’s story was helpful. Have you purchased one of my journals? There is an entry that suggests you write to Sandy to keep your relationship alive in your heart. Don’t stop speaking to her, after 49 years, I bet you have her responses in your heart. In the video I am releasing on the 29th, I speak with a woman who wrote to her husband every day for a year to help with his loss…
@rabick62
@rabick62 2 жыл бұрын
Very well said. Lost my wife of 53 years, going to miss her until I die and can be with her again. Praise the Lord.
@greggodsey5113
@greggodsey5113 2 жыл бұрын
Duane , first off I’m so sorry to hear of your lovely wife’s passing. I know how hard this was for me after nearly 30 years. I was raised in church and was always told that our loved ones who have gone on before us, are happier. That may be true, but that’s just about never the case for those left behind. You hang in there, and live your life in honor of her. Still buy her flowers and put them on the table for her, celebrate your life together etc. While she may not physically see it… I believe some how she feels the love you’ve sent her. My brothers and I lost our mom in January, while I miss her, I still do things “to her” that I know should make her laugh. Like putting my Angels baseball hat on her urn because she was a diehard Dodgers fan. Hahaha. I know she doesn’t see it, but it makes my heart feel a little less heavy when I do those things. You have to take time to allow you heart and mind to reconcile the loss, which will never happen, but for me, I’ve found if I see something funny, or have a fond memory, I will tell minor Renee (my wife) because they would get a kick out of it. It just seems to bring them closer. Please feel free to DM me if you’d like to talk.
@duanevanwinkle3488
@duanevanwinkle3488 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@philaman1972
@philaman1972 Ай бұрын
Very sobering, yet enlightening video. The reality is that *everyone* deals with grief throughout the course of their life; it's unavoidable.
@shawnpayer5594
@shawnpayer5594 7 ай бұрын
Lost my husband April 6, 2022 at only 42 years old to glioblastoma brain cancer. We were together 20 years, my entire adult life. I have so many flashbacks and PTSD moments survivors guilt anger. People bug me about moving on and I don’t know what that means. I dated somebody for 4 months who told me everything I wanted to hear, was lying and a complete narcissist. I have no interest in dating anybody Going forward because I don’t trust now and the dating apps are a joke. It’s all the same people telling you whatever you want to hear for a quick transactional encounter. And I’m still grieving the loss of Andy too. You can’t say I didn’t try though. But I have absolutely no interest in dating online. And I refuse to settle. I have never settled my entire life. I can’t start now I would rather be alone.
@markbond1658
@markbond1658 Жыл бұрын
My experience is so similar to this fellow, God Bless him. Thank you Catherine
@maggiegregg5533
@maggiegregg5533 Жыл бұрын
I don’t want to get stuck in the past. Thank you for your information and motivation. After one year I am still trying to find my new self.❤️❤️❤️
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
You can do it! Take time to look back on the year…what has changed? Have you moved forward? Keep exploring….
@janetgreenler7602
@janetgreenler7602 9 ай бұрын
He is really hitting grief spot on! I have lost my husband of 52 years 7 months ago, it is so hard but he would want me to go on and live a “a new normal” life. Thank God for our families🙏
@Ron-ni8uu
@Ron-ni8uu 3 ай бұрын
I knew the first time I kissed my wife she was my soul mate.she is the most beautiful person soul I have met.such a gentle touch and the voice of a angel I can feel she is a natural healer.what a nurtchering angel.
@oregontrail5
@oregontrail5 14 күн бұрын
This video has helped me a lot, thank you so much for your insights!. It's only been 8 months for me, and the pain is very real, but I am taking steps to move on. Thank you both❤
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 12 күн бұрын
Hi! No need to move on but there is a need to process and heal. Your grief is real and valid.
@patriciawagstaff6302
@patriciawagstaff6302 9 ай бұрын
My husband passed away 2 years ago this month. We were married 47 years. He was 70 at the timing of his passing. Thank you Greg for your words n giving me a lot me to think about. I am happy that you found love again . Patricia
@arnellehardy1091
@arnellehardy1091 Жыл бұрын
I believe God lead me hear to glean from these inspirational comments and video!! I lost my dear fiancé one month before our wedding! We were to be married this month of February! this pain is immense!!! I lost my mother and a baby before I re meet my honey. We grew up in church together and found eachother later in life. I have to believe the Lord has a happier chapter or I just don’t think I can go on ! I have been contemplating death a lot. I told my husband you can’t die first I have to go I’ve experienced to much pain honey. He died unexpectedly at the age of 39 to a car crash smh, he was leaving one ministry and going to another . I just have to believe the Lord has something I can hold on too it’s just to to much to bare. My relationship with our God has seen many good and bad days. Just like love is a choice I realize happiness, peace,everything is a choice. I had many long seasons of loneliness and to bare this pain I just can’t see it. 25:09 I can truly relate too I was also blessed with a Awesomely strong but gentle loving kind man which brought me much healing. I just take moment by moment please keep me in your prayers. NJV
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
I will absolutely pray for you! This is such a challenging time. I have to believe that we will find a way to make sense of it all and navigate what is….you definitely know how to grieve, with the loss of your mom and a baby. Take time for you. Take time to grieve. Let me know if you’d like to talk and we can make it happen. You can do this. There is something more for you on the other side of your grief….❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
@juliskawb
@juliskawb 2 жыл бұрын
It's true that after being married for 33 years to loose my husband. He was diagnosed with cancer and died after 9 months. The first year is still a blurry for me. This is really helpful
@richardbradshaw7830
@richardbradshaw7830 2 жыл бұрын
i came across your touching comment in the death of love ones post here on you tube. Well am really sorry about that okay 😒☹and I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all lost our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, such is life I understand how you feel but life must move on because death is inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday...
@MagnumVideos
@MagnumVideos 3 ай бұрын
Greg, your video was inspiring. I lost my wife of 51 years on Valentine's Day this year. Today is Day 65, so my wound is still bleeding. I hope someday I can get to the point where you are now. My new normal is nothing I ever wanted or expected. I hope it gets better with time. Thank you for sharing your story.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Time does help but doing the work makes it all go faster. Email me at griefinspired@gmail.com so we can discuss
@greggodsey5113
@greggodsey5113 2 жыл бұрын
My heart is overjoyed that my story has helped you. Renee was a beautiful wife and mother. She was my cohort in some things and the judge in other things haha. But no matter what, she was my best friend, wife, and lover. It’s been hard to move forward, but I know I do in respect and honor to her. I know that may sound odd, but for my case it’s accurate. I send my love and heartfelt condolences to each of you who have lost your spouse. I pray that God embraces you closely and helps you walk your new path. If I can help by talking to you, feel feee to DM me. Until then, may God bless each of you. Much love, Greg.
@pampistoresi6431
@pampistoresi6431 4 ай бұрын
Today is March 19, 2024 and I’m seeing this video for the first time. Greg, you and I are neighbors, I’m in Madera about 20 miles north of you. I’m so very happy that you’ve found love again. My husband, Chris passed away December 16, 2020, eight weeks after his diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer in October. We’d been married for 46 wonderful years. It was the summer before my senior year of high school that we began dating and two years later we were married. He was my best friend, the love of my life and soulmate. Like you, I don’t have a clear memory of the first 2 years after his passing. But what I do recall is the horrible brain fog…when making purchases I wasn’t able to give a cashier the exact amount of money owed…I didn’t have the brain capacity to count change so I always just handed them a $20 bill. I also found my equilibrium to be way off causing me to fall often. THAT was VERY strange and scary. A day doesn’t go by without thinking of Chris. There are still days that I listen for him to walk in the door hollering, “Hello hunny-bunny, I’m home!” I have yet to sleep in our bed and his clothes are still hanging right where he left them. I still wear my wedding ring. I can’t envision myself ev ever moving forward Because I’m afraid I will feel as though I’m leaving Chris behind. But for you and others who have been able to really start a new life, I couldn’t be happier for you. Take care, Pam Pistoresi.
@wandasewell4501
@wandasewell4501 22 күн бұрын
What I miss about my husband is I didn't know he was going to die even though he wasn't acting normal. I was in denial...l Loved him so much. My husband died with dementia.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 18 күн бұрын
Denial was okay because now you can face it. Loss hurts because it’s supposed to. How to keep on living for him is key!
@DorisKingSpeaks
@DorisKingSpeaks 9 ай бұрын
My heart is shattered as my husband passed suddenly 3months ago. He was 41 & we have 3 young children. I’m in pain and my heart can’t take it 💔🥲
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 9 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry you have to go through this. It's so not fair to you or the kids. I know it feels like your heart can't take it but you can. Give yourself grace and love on those kids and give them the ability to grieve with you. The poet Rumi says that the wound is the place where the light enters. Look for the light in your world that is otherwise dark right now and know that you can do this!
@kellyrawluk2047
@kellyrawluk2047 2 ай бұрын
You're a believer.Thats very helpful. My husband went home 2 years ago. 6 months after our oldest boy's wife diagnosed with colon cancer stage 4.They have 3 kids. She currently at the end maybe 6 months. Im grateful I went through this before him.Jesus is the love of my life. Can't see myself being with anyone, Im 65. And Im ok whith that.
@Wookinpanub235
@Wookinpanub235 2 ай бұрын
Sorry you’ve had so much grief like this. I just lost my wife of 33 years to stage Iv colon cancer. She lasted 16 months , had a major surgery right off the bat with a colon resection, total hysterectomy and they removed alot of damaged tissue. Then she got Y-90 radiation to her liver. The lack of chemo at that time allowed the cancer to spread and her condition to worsen so although the y-90 killed the tumors on that lobe of her liver she was too sick to continue chemo. She ended up ned ridden for 75% of the time but continued working including finishing her doctorate and teaching at the campus….she was a fighter and wasn’t gonna let this beat her. She ended up getting a small bowel obstruction and they had to olen her up stem to stern again and she started doing okay then she declined from complications and her liver eventually failed. I stayed with her for 8 weeks in the hospital and was able to get her home for one afternoon to enjoy one last afternoon to near the birds chirping outside the bedroom window. She passed the next morning. Shes been gone 2 months now and Im finally getting time to grieve as the red tape and financial issues do not share compassion even though their representatives say Im sorry for your loss BUT …were canceling your credit card because she was the primary card holder….bastards. Anyways the red tape was a nightmare and Ive never had so much stress in my life plus I could not hardly keep a thought in my head and had a hundred javelins pointed in my direction. Esch task checked off the list was a small victory. Finally my list is whittled down to only a couple major things that are being taken care of. Ive never gona through anything harder than this and I took care of my wife and two adopted kids for 16 months and had to close my business in order to do it. Thank God we had contingency plans we started at a young age as our goal was to always be as debt free as possible. Now that she’s gone Ive had to cancel all un necessary expenses or subscriptions and little things we had but now with the income not coming in Im tightening the straps. My wife was the secretary of the relationship and she took care if all the paperwork and bills and Inwas the muscle and took care of the house , the kids and everything else so it has been a learning curve and my Daughters helped me so much. Without them I would have been floundering pretty bad. Im on track now and Ive definitely started a new life totally different , now all alone with everythjng on my shoulders. Im just so thankful that my wife and I raised our Daughters right and they respect and appreciate us so much for how we sacrificed for them that now Im getting a major return on our investment.
@nancyschaefer9748
@nancyschaefer9748 Жыл бұрын
My husband,Bill, who I was married to for 33 years died of Alzheimer’s on August 12,2022. He only had it for one year and I needed to have him in Assisted Living where I visited the day before he died. I got to say to him all I wanted to let him know how I loved him. I live alone but have great neighbors and church members. Helping out volunteering serving meals to the street people and being with others is what I am doing. One step at a time.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
You are surviving this difficult time which is amazing. Make sure you take time for you. The only cure for grief is to grieve.
@user-gt4ee1cm1c
@user-gt4ee1cm1c 7 ай бұрын
Great video I lost my partner of 10 years and 4 months 11 months on I’m still struggling there are good days and bad days I miss him every second of the day love him so much R N P my honey bear xxxx
@kathleenstofko82
@kathleenstofko82 2 ай бұрын
My husband passed away on March 24th. Our 30th. Wedding anniversary would have been on March 26th. I have to get on with out him he did all the outside work and decorating. I mostly did cooking and laundry. Since he passed over 2 months ago I am trying to do outside work that he did! I say to myself what would. Jake my. Husband do because I believe he is truly helping me to figure things out!😍
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 2 ай бұрын
You should be quite proud of yourself! It’s also okay to hire help if you don’t love it.
@marksargent2440
@marksargent2440 6 ай бұрын
A good interview we where also married just short of 23 years. been together 23 years its hard when your wife ask you for permission to go home to jesus and wants the drs make them comfortable watching her struggling to breath is sad and painful my faith keeps going as well and moving on is just as hard praying for all who have lost loved ones that thay find peace in there lives once again.
@jennyj2895
@jennyj2895 2 ай бұрын
My husband passed away March 29. I’m very heartbroken with no family support. I wish I have a lot of friends to support me. It’s a terrible feeling
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 2 ай бұрын
Come join our friends in my Facebook group. The friends you don’t know yet can often become the best support!
@candaceorr7517
@candaceorr7517 10 ай бұрын
The truth is that if you really loved your spouse, you will be half sad the rest of your life. No one will understand unless they have been through a terrible loss as well. People will expect you to be as capable as you should be in a stressful situation, one that you have to handle alone, but expect to not cope with it as well as you used to. It's been four years since I lost my spouse, and I am selling my house and buying a new one, plus doing all the packing alone. It's horribly stressful and I am losing my mind half the time. I am also losing my temper.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 10 ай бұрын
Sounds like you could use some support. There is a way out of the pain. The key is to find your path.
@michellerensen9796
@michellerensen9796 Жыл бұрын
I lost my amazing twin flame partner on the 28.04.2022 to Leukaemia . It has now been a year and i am still struggling so badly trying yo navigate my grief. We truely had the most amazing relationship and we were going to get married December 2022.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Wow. That is intense grief. So many expectations thwarted . It's not fair.
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 10 ай бұрын
I'm very sorry about your husband, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?..
@misstbikini
@misstbikini 5 ай бұрын
I lost my husband suddenly they kept him alive in the hospital after they transport him to another hospital, but eventually he come edema. Hurts so much this happened last month. And feels is fresh as yesterday. 😢 i died and this is hell.
@bevshafer1623
@bevshafer1623 Жыл бұрын
Lost my soulmate March of this year. Dementia we kept him home. So overwhelming. Thank God for Hospis. 2times a week. What one things that bothers me is I lost so much weight. All I heard you lost so much weight. Realy tray it sometime you won't look the same either. So ruid. Maybe I'm wrong. I would do it all over again. 56yrs we were together. Bless everyone that is going through this.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Wow Bev! 56 years IS a lifetime of being together. This must be so hard for you. Sounds like you stopped eating? I had the opportunity problem. You are not wrong. I’m sure people who told you about your weight had good intentions, but it sounds like their comments weren’t helping!
@shannonlang-charlebois411
@shannonlang-charlebois411 2 ай бұрын
My husband passed suddenly and most unexpectedly 23 days ago... it feels like 1000, and like yesterday all at the same time...
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 2 ай бұрын
Yes! So many people say that! It’s a journey for sure! I help people just like you find a way to keep on living.
@user-qr9tp9tf5w
@user-qr9tp9tf5w 6 ай бұрын
I lost my husband 9 month ago it been one of the hardest thing after 44 yrs he died one day before our 45th anniversary I prayed let me have him one more day am in so much pain it been 9 month but it so hard sometime i think i go on anymore. he was my whole life. i miss him so much.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 6 ай бұрын
What was his name? What was he like?
@user-qr9tp9tf5w
@user-qr9tp9tf5w 6 ай бұрын
Doug
@user-qr9tp9tf5w
@user-qr9tp9tf5w 6 ай бұрын
a hard worker funny he had a big heart i think of him everyday.
@harrietlumb6449
@harrietlumb6449 10 ай бұрын
The love of my life passed away a year ago and I didn’t say goodbye
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 10 ай бұрын
If he/she was the love of your life, I bet they know that!?
@BennieCarlin-ij4si
@BennieCarlin-ij4si 3 ай бұрын
I lost my wife over 2 years ago and it's still not easy and I don't have and haven't had anyone to talk to about it I'm dealing with it on my own after 26 years of marriage
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 3 ай бұрын
Would you like to join my course? I have 10 people who can help you grieve as they grieve. It’s instant support so you don’t have to do it alone. Less painful, less lonely and less confusing.
@shirleysarradet9486
@shirleysarradet9486 Жыл бұрын
Good for you! Go on living your life.
@BUBBLESPOGO
@BUBBLESPOGO Жыл бұрын
At least you was there for her. My husband died in the ambulance . They wouldn't let me be there with him even though i begged them to let me. He died minutes aftwr i arrived. It was so wrong of them to do that to my husband.
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 10 ай бұрын
I'm very sorry about your husband, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?..
@BUBBLESPOGO
@BUBBLESPOGO 10 ай бұрын
@@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb thank you for your kind words. Connecticut
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 10 ай бұрын
@@BUBBLESPOGO i live in st Agustine Florida, it’s nice hearing from you, how have you been doing ? I’d love to talk to you more if you okay with that ?
@BUBBLESPOGO
@BUBBLESPOGO 10 ай бұрын
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb that's very sweet of you. Please forgive me for saying no though. I'm a quiet empath and generally don't interact a lot with people. Please take care Chris. May you continue on your grief journey and eventually reach a peaceful conclusion.
@kuyajhe9073
@kuyajhe9073 Жыл бұрын
lost my wife a week ago,,,its the sadness that is hard to face everyday,,,miss her very much.....
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Hi! Right now it is about just making it through the day. I speak with a lot of men who have lost their wives and it can be so challenging! I’m here for you. Reach out as questions start to surface.
@kuyajhe9073
@kuyajhe9073 Жыл бұрын
@@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty i know what to do,,,need to be strong for our daugther..but its not that easy....easy to say and to think but very hard to do,,,but i know time heals,,just need to deal with time maybe....
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Oh my! I’m sorry but I disagree with almost everything you say here. You don’t have to be “strong “ for her…you need to teach her that grief is okay, necessary and expected. Watch my latest video called. “Does Time Heal All Wounds?” It isn’t time, it the processing of grief. The more and sooner you face it, the sooner the intensity of the pain begins to lift.
@kuyajhe9073
@kuyajhe9073 Жыл бұрын
@@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty glad to hear that,,,hope it could help the both of us....
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Your grief is so raw right now and your world has been turned upside down. Give yourself the time to take a deep breath for sure. You are not alone in this and I’d be happy to help. Start with this playlist where I give some advice on how to get started. Then email me at griefinspired@gmail.com kzbin.info/aero/PLRm-S8JFCOUWbR5Oc4OF21ken7iRRN8ZH
@mel375
@mel375 Жыл бұрын
So informative and helpful. Thank you. He holds the love in his heart for Renee very close. One can't help but wonder how his love for another doesn't put out the flame of his love for her? Is there an inner and outer contradiction of emotions, particularly, during intimacy? If so, how does one reconcile it?
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Good question!
@dormandavis2767
@dormandavis2767 2 жыл бұрын
I lost my wife of 30 years to pneumonia. This last month.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 2 жыл бұрын
What was your wife’s name. Loss after 30 years of marriage…you must be devastated. I’d love to help.
@dormandavis2767
@dormandavis2767 2 жыл бұрын
@@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Amy.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 2 жыл бұрын
@@dormandavis2767 if you'd like to talk, I'd love to help. You can send me an email@ griefinspired@gmail.com
@greggodsey5113
@greggodsey5113 2 жыл бұрын
Dorman I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious wife Amy. If you’d like to talk, feel free to DM me your number. I’ll call you. Hang in there buddy. Greg.
@garylandgraf5436
@garylandgraf5436 Жыл бұрын
I lost my wife of 15 years to pneumonia too, it's been a little more than 3 months now.
@ronaldfank7187
@ronaldfank7187 Жыл бұрын
I will never forgive myself for my wife's death and allowing the cancer to take her life. It was my job to protect her from the horrors of this world. I failed her and let her down. No matter what activity I do to not think about it it still stays with me. I hope my wife forgives me for this horrible deed. I am ashamed of myself because I did not save her as I was supposed to. She gave me a chance when others would not. Everytime I go to her grave I get down on my hands and knees and beg for her forgiveness.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
How did you allow cancer to take her life? How does one stop cancer?
@ronaldfank7187
@ronaldfank7187 Жыл бұрын
I did not do research on the drugs they were giving her. When she got scared I should have had us both tested. I know what I did was wrong. When you love someone like you've never loved anyone else you make sure nothing happens. I made a promise that I'd protect her and now she's gone .
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
I think you are being too hard on yourself. We don’t have that much control.
@ronaldfank7187
@ronaldfank7187 Жыл бұрын
That's why I ask her at her grave to forgive me in order to have peace I need her forgiveness
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
If she loves you, of course she will forgive you. Here are three questions for you. 1). Would you forgive her if your roles were reversed? 2). Can you forgive yourself? (You know in your heart that is what she would want. 3) Can you keep on living FOR her, to honor her?
@user-re3of7re7d
@user-re3of7re7d 8 ай бұрын
My daughter pulled away from me after her dad died. Is that normal?
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 8 ай бұрын
It could be but I'd need to know more. Some people tend to keep their grief to themselves and hold it in. Some people process this way. When did her dad die? How old is she? Have you talked to her about your concerns?
@jennifershort3104
@jennifershort3104 Жыл бұрын
@sripriyarao7238
@sripriyarao7238 2 жыл бұрын
He actually could find the strength to get married again... most people wouldn't even dream of doing that after losing a spouse they have spent a lifetime with... its also a sort of betrayal to the memory of the loved one in my opinion.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 2 жыл бұрын
Why do you feel it would be a betrayal? Do you think your spouse would want you to find someone if they passed away?
@rabick62
@rabick62 2 жыл бұрын
I was married to my wife for 53 years. No way will I ever consider another spouse. I will walk with my LOVE in Heaven someday.
@greggodsey5113
@greggodsey5113 2 жыл бұрын
Sripriya, I can understand you’re feeling on this. I felt that way at first as well. But I also remember the conversations we had about this, and how we wanted the other to move forward with their life. Notice I didn’t say “move on”. There is a difference. A piece of my heart will always be with Renee. I know she’s going to be standing at Heavens gate and come running to me to greet me. I can’t wait to pick her up, swing her around and kiss her. But that will have to wait, and while I wait, Renee wanted me to be happy. So In a small way, I honor her by carrying out her wish for me. Some people like yourself, don’t ever look again. I can appreciate that. It took me 5 years to even consider it. Then there are those who find love again, or at least open themselves to it. There is no right or wrong answer. You have the only opinion that really counts for you in your situation. Regardless of what you choose to do, or not do, I pray that you are doing well. I appreciate your honesty, and wish you all the best. If I can help, feel feee to reach out to me. Greg.
@genevia7569
@genevia7569 9 ай бұрын
My husband passed 8 months ago. in our home from a heart attack I also did CPR. He had liver cancer
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 9 ай бұрын
That must have been terrifying, or exhausting, perhaps. How have things been for you with grieving?
@genevia7569
@genevia7569 9 ай бұрын
@@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty I do have a great support from family and friends. I have my moments like a roller coaster. 🥲
@ehecken
@ehecken 11 ай бұрын
Oh dear.... Here we go again. We're not robots we're human beings and we don't all feel the same we don't all want the same thing. Grief is an individual thing not a group thing.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty 11 ай бұрын
We are try remain positive here. Please help us do that. Please spike out the differences you see and we can discuss.
@kellyrawluk2047
@kellyrawluk2047 2 ай бұрын
I get what you're saying. I lost my husband of 36 years,2 years ago I've been dealing with depression the 2nd year.The first year was easier. Feel stuck,but I don't have a choice have to move forward. One day at a time for me.I feel know joy or hope currently.
@shirleysarradet9486
@shirleysarradet9486 Жыл бұрын
Sorry it took a long time for you to go forward, but, losing your love and your best ever friend and your protector-takes a long time for the brain and heart and body to even believe it. Even accept it.
@TLyh111
@TLyh111 Жыл бұрын
She talks too much he can’t even tell his story! She should have interviewed herself.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
I consider it passion….but you are right! Thanks for watching and for the comment!!! How can I help you right now?
@pinkrainbowkennelz1640
@pinkrainbowkennelz1640 Жыл бұрын
How are you gonna bother this man on vacation .you see hes at the beach wind blowing the trees🤣🤣
@kathrynhatcher30
@kathrynhatcher30 Жыл бұрын
That’s a screen saver I have used as well
@joaniepatyk1090
@joaniepatyk1090 Жыл бұрын
I lost my husband 6 mos ago. He had heart attack at home and I did CPR. His body only was alive on machine for 5 days. The pain is incredible, I force myself to do everything, baby steps, it’s all I can do. Your story gives hope. I too can’t see myself alone the rest of my life, it’s just too miserable. I’m in the throes of grief for now but have to trust God has a new happier chapter for me.
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty
@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty Жыл бұрын
Hi Joanie, sending you so much love. Grief is so hard…but you can get through it…do you have any questions I can answer in another video.
@pauladams-ub8qk
@pauladams-ub8qk Жыл бұрын
I lost my wife 3 weeks ago from complicated covid,im broken to bits and feel I cant go on anymore without her
@DrLoNoel
@DrLoNoel Жыл бұрын
I lost my healthy 49 yo husband to a massive heart attack here in my living room 5 days ago.
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb
@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 10 ай бұрын
@@DrLoNoel I'm very sorry about your husband, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?..
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