JANIE

COPING WITH DEATH BY JANIE

I never thought I would be a widow in my 50s, we should have grown old together but last year my world came crashing down and my darling husband died last year I have felt as if I am on this constant merry-go-round, that never stops turning around and around and around. My heart hurts so very much. It's like it's been ripped into tiny pieces and thrown in the recycling bin. That's what grief feels like! Most days you'll feel you can cope and think today's okay I can do this. You feel like you're coping then whoosh something happens. Maybe someone in passing asks how you are or tells you how great you are doing and that they're proud of you. Yep guess what, you're a jabbering wreck yet again.

Believe me I know, I'm there with you right now! Other days you'll be ok but you'll still have a few tears into your pillow. You'll catch yourself talking into the darkness to your loved one, telling them how much you love and miss them, I certainly do.

Everything will remind you of them, from their daft jokes down to the baubles on your tree at Christmas. The smell of them that just seems to linger, encompassing everything you touch. Sitting down to watch telly and their favourite film comes on. Their voice in your head. Even phrases in sentences, remind you of them. All I can tell you is that you need to give yourself time to heal and to listen to your heart. Try and get out in the fresh air, do the things you want to do and be kind to yourself.. Don’t let people around you dictate to you, it's your life not theirs and your grief will be unique toyou.. Try to take each day step by step and don't rush things.Also I hope that reading this, it helps in some small way. Lots of love.

Link to the NHS site

https://www.nhs.uk/mentalhealth/feelings-symptomsbehaviours/feelings-andsymptoms/grief-berea

The memories of our loved ones are never ending and to be honest I'm personally grateful for that. Grief is hard! It can hit you like a stack of bricks or it can come at you in soft waves.

Janie B

RETURNS 1 nov 2023

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Houseplants need to be kept warm over winter to ensure they stay healthy over the colder months and thrive into Spring. Despite being inside, plants are still vulnerable to dramatic temperature changes throughout the day, causing the soil to freeze and thaw.

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