Loneliness seems inevitable for widowers. She participates in the healing process of this terrible wound. However, it is also essential to be well supported to heal. Here’s how to put the pain of grief into words to overcome the loss of your spouse.

Unchosen solitude is a painful ordeal. Many of them lose their footing after the loss of their spouse . Their lives are turned upside down and the path to regaining emotional balance is difficult. No tricks can help you. It is a stage inherent in human existence, to be faced by oneself. With listening and time, it is possible to overcome grief. Discover our advice to ease your pain somewhat.

How to survive after the death of your husband?

Losing a spouse is a terrible shock. It destroys the life built together over many years. You feel great inner pain. The death of your partner also causes emotional shock after death, the physical symptoms of which include:

• Blurred vision;
• Great feeling of cold;
• Heaviness throughout the body;
• Ringing ears;
• Tremors;
• Feeling of suffocation;
• Headache ;
• Heart palpitations.

If you experience these sensations, it is advisable to drink a large glass of water. This will bring you back into the present moment. If symptoms persist for more than a few hours, consult your doctor without delay. It can help you spend this moment more peacefully.

Grieving the loss of a spouse caused by cancer is a special ordeal. You have seen the health of your other half deteriorate little by little. His state of health has certainly had repercussions on your relationship or on his personality. Often, widowers then have the impression of experiencing mourning over several years. It is recommended to be accompanied by a professional to talk about your problems.

How to regain a taste for life after a death?

After the death of your partner, you have probably already said to yourself, “  I can’t grieve for my husband  .” Feeling like you can’t get through this ordeal is normal. All widowers feel the same way at one time or another.

To better understand this ordeal, here are the stages of mourning for your spouse :

· Upheaval: you feel an immense shock. You certainly feel numb. You may even feel like you are grieving better than your loved ones. This is actually a physiological process to keep you from sinking.

· Disorganization: then, you come up against the concrete absence of your partner. You must deal with all the administrative procedures. You no longer have personal balance. At this stage, it is essential to express your difficulties to overcome them.

· Reconstruction: you learn to build a daily life for yourself. The healing of your wound comes little by little. Maybe you can consider going out and meeting new people .

How to live after widowhood?

You always say to yourself “  my husband is dead, I miss him  ”. The loneliness of a widow of 3 years can still be acute. Every little detail can bring back a memory of your life together. In this situation, it is complicated to imagine writing a new chapter in your life.

The duration of mourning for a spouse is approximately two and a half years. This is the time needed to return to a less painful life. For some people, a longer time is necessary. Above all, you should not feel guilty for still not feeling well after two years. Take your time and express your difficulties to someone you trust.

How to behave with a widowed woman?

Being a widow at 60 is difficult. You can have many experiences. However, sometimes people are uncomfortable knowing about your past ordeal.

We advise you to find other widowed people to talk about your daily life. These discussions will allow you to be reassured. You are not the only one going through this ordeal.