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Death Of Ex-husband leaves a void in my lfe?

The death of my ex-husband came suddenly last week , after a swimming accident took his life . Now here's the dilemma I am having . I wasn't able to have any closure with him . He stayed on life support for 5 days . We had 10 years together , 3 children and 5 grandsons. We haven't been together for 20 years this past April when our divorce became final . We have had our difficulties at times , especially with his spouse . But we learned not to include her in on anything that had to do with our kids , They are all grown now .The problem I'm having is I am sad and crying over his death . I feel so sorry for the way he died . I haven't been able to sleep , or think straight or even function 100% . Is this normal ?

He was my first true love and my first boyfriend . I met him at the age of 15 he was 18 and married him at the age of 16 . .. Will this hurt ever go away ? Need some help here . Has anyone ever been through this ?

Thanks to all who answer !

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You have a history with this man ...and he was a huge part of your life ..plus he is blood to your kids ..

    Of course your going to mourn

    Time heals all pain ...but luckily memories will make you smile again

    Sorry to hear about your loss

  • 1 decade ago

    It sounds as though you never really accepted your divorce from him. You also said that you haven't been together for 20 years. I am sorry for your loss, but if he died only last week, it isn't at all strange to feel very sad right now. It kind of seems that you haven't lost anyone close to you before, or you would know that grief doesn't subside in a few days.

    You might benefit from some grief counseling not only to deal with the issue of his death, but to help you find some closure with regard to your divorce, as well.

  • 1 decade ago

    awwh hunny first of all ... im very sorry for your loss.. It must be very hard for you regardless if hes your present or past husband. I can't say I've ever had the same experience but I can say that It's completely normal to be feeling this way. No matter what, you did still share good times with this person, and memories that can't be replaced. All I can say is hang in there. Be strong for your kids and take care of yourself. Take yourself to a day at the spa or just pamper yourself with a good soak in the tub... you clearly need destress..

    hope everything work for the best. Take care =)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's only been a week since the accident so of course it hurts like hell. Believe it or not it will always hurt, but with time the pain will ease. If you have access to a therapist, I recommend that. Im not saying you are crazy, it just helps to have someone from a 3rd party that will listen to you with both ears open. Im sorry you are dealing with this, I wish you all the best!

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  • shenk
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    I survived a wedding with a lower than steady guy that had a diffucult to manage loved ones. I am considering the fact that divorced and feature a tight dating with them now, however I on the whole surprise how I might manage an identical situations. I might definately ship them a belated card. I might additionally write them a heartfelt message of encouragement explaining that you simply discovered and that you're very sorry for his or her loss. The mistake that alot of folks make is NOT carrying on with sending playing cards....they are going to get a handful and that is it. They harm day-to-day and through acknowledging their soreness will exhibit them that you've got matured. Good success!

  • I'm sorry for your loss. I think the only thing that will help is time to grieve and work through things in you head. Maybe there is a friend or counselor you could chat with and help get some of the feelings out?

    Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    Imagine how his wife feels too. It is such a sad situation but like you said you have been divorced for 20 years. It will take time to get over, support your children, they lost their father.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    aw its okay, you just care about him still, just because you guys werent together doesnt mean you have to not care. he was a big part of your life, i dont know if the hurt will go away but let it all out to help comfort yourself

    Source(s): sorry
  • Yogi
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    You are grieving someone you once shared your life with. Of course it's normal to be sad.

  • Margot
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    It is perfectly normal. Allow yourself to grieve for your ex-husband. It's ok.

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