So so true. Diane died 6 years ago next month and these days are really hard on me. First date/marriage August, My birthday Sept, October enters hospital for last time, November her death, December her birthday.
@NorthernInvader Ooof! That's a rough stretch. I'm sorry for your loss.
@Ironworker229 yes 5 months each with one or more such anniversaries
@NorthernInvader Yeah, I was counting off on my fingers. Just as you get past one, another awaits, I guess. Do you have any rituals (or whatever) that you observe to move through this tough time of the year or is it just continuous for months? 💛
@Ironworker229 just continuous and go for walks along the Columbia River
@Ironworker229 Thanks but trust me that would not work for me. I'm working on it. I'm OK.
@NorthernInvader I wonder if recognizing the individual days with the intent to grieve on them with a plan would help? Like go to a place that she enjoyed or make her favorite meal. Grief is an insidious beast and difficult to manage, as you are all too familiar. Every year on the anniversary of Dad's passing, I consciously spend some time grieving the loss of him and it seems to help keep it contained. It gets less intense over time (it's been 18 years) , but hasn't gone away.