Just can't let go . After 16 years of my wife's death i still can't let go, is that crazy or what ? My wife, even though she may have been in pain, she would still persevere just to make a baby laugh or giggle . She never would allow herself to utter one negative word against someone else. Every time I allow myself to 'let go' and relax , maybe have a little fun , I find myself stopping and remembering the fun and all the good times we used to have together. I just can't allow myself to 'have fun' anymore without her , I  fear 'having fun' and the possibility of forgetting her. I know that as soon as I allow myself to 'let go' she will be forgotten and there's no way I'm going to take that chance . I feel like Robin Williams (RIP) , in his movie  "What dreams may come", I feel like everywhere I look maybe I'll see her come around the corner and let me know she was visiting a friend or someone and has been trying to get in touch with me. This is just like the worst nightmare I have ever had, a nightmare I can't seem to wake up from. Suicide does come to mind yet I promised her two things, 1) I would always believe in God, as she does and, 2) I would never attempt suicide , especially after she convinced me that I would never see her again if I did. So for some reason , I keep on helping others, as she used to do , while awaiting my time to be with her. 'Sorry for my long story but sometimes dwelling on her I do contemplate suicide, it would be so easy but I know I would never see her and this is the only thing that prevents my going through with it.

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Comment by Lost & Alone on August 14, 2014 at 9:16pm

I know exactly what you mean about suicide, I think that is the normal response. The fact you are still here plodding along with you life is a testament to how much you love your wife.

Now if having fun and relaxing allows you to remember the "Good Times" I would think that you would have fun all the time.

I know that you feel that having fun without her should never happen, but from what you say your wife was one fun woman and I know she would not like that you feel guilty having a good time.

If you have been greaving for 16 years, why do you think if you have fun, meet a new friend, or anything else you choose to do would make you FORGET your WIFE???????

I think that no matter what I do, my husband would never begrudge me.. I don't think your wife would either. No matter what we do, we would NEVER EVER forget our mates.

I think by the way you speak, that your wife is looking after you, she is encouraging you to live for her, she would not wish for you to die, or to quit living, she would want you to go on, and be happy just like you were with her.

Try to have some fun, and when you remeber her and the fun times you had, smile and know that she is incourging you.

Good Luck

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