We Loved, She Died, I Drink
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“True love. Promised to outlive him.”
Mid fifties, married thirty years. My husband has sweetly asked me to try to outlive him, because he doesn't want to face life alone.
His odds are pretty good. Both our mothers (still living!) outlived our fathers. And our grandmothers...
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bscholl says,
I'm so sorry, Jerry. Your six words do say it all. I lost my precious husband over three years ago. My six words are: "Loved and lost, but happy again." I hope you find your way back to happiness.Jerry says,
Thank you bscholl I am sorry for your loss too. Its hard for someone to understand unless they have actually been there.512jellybeans says,
My love died 12 years ago. I miss him every single day. I feel your pain, Jerry. I hope you can find peace outside the bottle. I wish you love again.Jerry says,
Thanks for your thoughts. Coming up on 2 years now and things are only slightly better. Yup still miss her every day too.