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Loss of Wife

Loss of Wife

Posted By Jim on February 08, 1999 at 07:31:00:







My wife and I were married for 51 years.  During the last 4 years, she was bedridden and I was her caretaker.  We knew that she was dying, but somehow the finality of her death is almost more than I can bear.  She was my life for 51 years and now I feel as though I have no reason to get up in the morning.  I find no joy in life any longer.  I know this is depression, but I do not know how to pull myself up by the bootstraps.  I do not want to take pills, nor do I see myself pouring my heart out to some stranger.  It's not my "way".  Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks - Jim

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