Is it worse to lose a child or a spouse?

Apparently, when this objective measure is applied to a large sample of people, losing a partner may be harder than losing a child, at least according to this study. Unfortunately, the researchers had no information on circumstances of the losses, such as ages of those who died, so that isn’t considered.

When did my husband die in an accident?

Hi Karen , I’m so sorry for your loss My husband of 41 years was killed in an accident August 22, 2016 We started dating when I was 14 1/2 and dated for three years before we got married I have been with this precious man for 45 years I don’t know how to go on.

When did my husband of 43 years die?

I’m so sick…I can’t describe the heartache I have. My husband of more than 43 years died July 20 2015 from Levy Body Dementia. He was diagnosed in May 2012 but he had been having signs before having to leave his job. He and my children were my whole life. The day he died I wanted to die also.

How did my husband die a good death?

Even though my husband suffered with all the indignities of cancer I believe in the end he had a good death. He’d put his affairs in order, planned his funeral, said goodbye to loved ones and ultimately died in my arms. If if wasn’t for the fact that he was only 48 it would have been perfect.

Where did my husband die in a hospital?

He died in a hospital in Yale, New Haven, Connecticut, having bludgeoned his way on to a drug trial. He believed it might cure him. I suspect it may even have hastened his death. Neither of us was remotely prepared for this outcome. We never believed it would happen.

When did I Lose my Husband of 21 years?

I lost my husband of 21 years in April. He was my third marriage and, I’m sure, my last. I am nearing 70 now, and all I have done since he passed away is sleep and cry. At least, that is how it seems.