[RIP] This afternoon my beloved wife of 40 years entered hospice care. Don't want to talk about it.

I’m so very sorry, dropzone.

I’m sorry for your loss.

So sorry to hear this news, my condolences.

Sorry for your loss, and pleased for you that you loved her for forty years.

You have my deepest condolences. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time. RIP Pam.

:frowning: I’m so sorry, dropzone.

My condolences dropzone, to you and your family.

Condolences to you and your family and all those who mourn the loss of your wife. Knowing you, I am sure she was an exceptional person in every way.

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I’m so sorry for your loss.

Name a topic. She made me feel stupid. My ego is far too big to feel stupid.

When she was 17 her chem teacher wangled her a full ride at Northwestern, but her parents wouldn’t sign the release. “You’ll miss prom and all the other joys of senior year,” like life was an Andy Hardy movie.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

She would want me to go to church tomorrow. “They’re my friends. It’s your duty.” But I really don’t want to talk about it!

You have my most sincere condolences, dropzone. I’m glad that you have family and friends to help you through this, talking about it or not.

My deepest sympathies. As so many have said, words are all we have for each other yet they’re so very small when faced with something so very big.

Take care of yourself. The rest can wait.

I’m so sorry to hear that she’s gone, Dropzone.

Do go to church if you can drag yourself. She also wanted her friends to support you; it’s their duty to do so, and yours to give them the chance.

{{{{{Dropzone}}}}}

duty is overbearing. Can I just ignore it? I don’t want to talk to people because I will cry.

It’s OK. Handle things as you can.

You can go to church next week (or the week after). They will understand. Facing a large group of people so soon can be overwhelming.