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Attilatheblond

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31. Leaving the TV on so I would hear voices helped me get some sleep after my husband died.
Sat May 11, 2024, 11:57 PM
May 2024

Seven years later, audio books on my tablet help. And gummies help too, when too many sleepless nights get strung together.

Be most kind to yourself, and maybe expect your memory to fail during the day from time to time. Prepare for it, leave an extra set of keys with a reliable neighbor if you have one. It's amazing how many items might get misplaced.

Please, please take care and do what you can to prevent any mishaps. You have many here who care deeply. Count on them when you need to be braced. Know many feel for you, REALLY feel for what you are dealing with. And stock up on boxes of tissues. Let it out, but find small joys when you can. It will get better.

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Enjoy. I make my own edibles. I usually sleep about 7 1/2 hours a night. n/t brewens May 2024 #1
I hope it brings you peace. onecaliberal May 2024 #2
Me too......and thanks. a kennedy May 2024 #3
Did I understand correctly..your husband passed away last Saturday? Deuxcents May 2024 #4
Yes, @9:15 am last Saturday......all I do is cry....memories, his clothes, his slippers, his toothbrush. a kennedy May 2024 #6
I wish there was something I could do for you to help relieve your pain Deuxcents May 2024 #27
Leaving the TV on so I would hear voices helped me get some sleep after my husband died. Attilatheblond May 2024 #31
So very sorry for your loss (if I understood your post coorectly). niyad May 2024 #5
Thank you.......i know it's gonna be a long time, and time will help......but I miss him so much. a kennedy May 2024 #7
Please know that your DU family is here for yiu. Lean as hard niyad May 2024 #8
Thank you. ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ a kennedy May 2024 #9
I'm so sorry about your husband! Ocelot II May 2024 #10
I'm so sorry, a kennedy. Solly Mack May 2024 #11
Thank you Solly Mack. ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ a kennedy May 2024 #18
I hope the gummies give your some respite sdfernando May 2024 #12
Hope it helps.....and thank you. a kennedy May 2024 #19
I'm so sorry for your loss. greatauntoftriplets May 2024 #13
Thank you. a kennedy May 2024 #21
Take care Dear_Prudence May 2024 #14
Thank you. a kennedy May 2024 #22
peace, strength, love quaint May 2024 #15
Thank you. a kennedy May 2024 #23
After all you've been through - Take your relief wherever you can find it. We are here with you. NBachers May 2024 #16
Thank you. a kennedy May 2024 #24
Sorry for your loss. It takes time. Captain Zero May 2024 #17
Thank you.....was out cleaning around the yard....was so stiff when i woke up a kennedy May 2024 #25
You might already know this... Pluvious May 2024 #36
I am so very sorry. Peace be with you. Silver Gaia May 2024 #20
Thank you. a kennedy May 2024 #26
Sorry for your loss Seinan Sensei May 2024 #28
I'm sorry for your loss and pain. live love laugh May 2024 #29
Edibles can take an hour for some people, so don't eat the other half just yet Warpy May 2024 #30
Sorry for your loss. Emile May 2024 #32
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband. May you find piece in happy memories. Fla Dem May 2024 #33
Oh, a kennedy, I am very sorry about your husband, May he RIP. take care of yourself. debm55 May 2024 #34
So sorry about your husband justaprogressive May 2024 #35
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