# My wife is dying \[Edited: RIP\]

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [August 10, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745 "2020-08-10T21:42:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![galen\_ubal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/galen_ubal/32/4440_2.png) [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/241 "2020-08-28T05:32:56Z")

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> [@silenus](#):
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> You late-nighters and folks on the other side of the planet may see this thread pop up at weird times. Feel free to engage. I’ll need the distraction.

From Australia - bring it on. If I feel I have something to contribute, I’ll pipe up, otherwise, rest assured I’ll be listening.  
Take care.

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**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/242 "2020-08-28T16:31:06Z")

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Well, my cousin went wheels up about 15 minutes ago, so I am officially On My Own for the first time in 15 years. If I can stay busy around the house, between that and work the days ought to be ok. Nights are for calling people around the country!

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**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/243 "2020-08-28T21:00:49Z")

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I’m so sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences.

Have you ever read _A Grief Observed_ by CS Lewis? It’s a book of reflections and observations that he wrote after his wife died:

> **[A Grief Observed](https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20150436)**
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> A Grief Observed explores the processes which the human brain and mind undergo over the course of grieving. The book questions the nature of grief, and whether or not returning to normalcy thereafter is even possible within the realm of human...

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**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/244 "2020-08-29T12:42:38Z")

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My deepest condolences to you, @silenus - I wish you strength and peace to deal with your grief, and please remember that there’s always someone here to listen and/or respond when you need us.

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**Author:** ![Mikkel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikkel/32/13151_2.png) [@Mikkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mikkel)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/245 "2020-08-29T16:53:39Z")

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I’m so sorry. All my best wishes.

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**Author:** ![jerseymule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jerseymule/32/3155_2.png) [@jerseymule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerseymule)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/246 "2020-08-29T17:01:32Z")

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I’m very sorry for your loss.

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**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/247 "2020-08-29T19:53:13Z")

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I’m so sorry for your loss.

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