Widow in Waiting (@widow

Widow in Waiting

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Widow in Waiting

@widow_waiting

Adjusting to life with my husband’s #TerminalCancer… Grappling with #AnticipatoryGrief, parenting 3 kids (12/4/baby), & preparing for loss

Scotland, United Kingdom

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Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Dec 7, 2021
Just over a month ago we received the devastating news that my husband’s cancer has recurred & it’s incurable. We have 2 kids (11 & 3) & another on the way. I’ve given up work to care for my family. Life as we knew it, gone in a flash. #AnticipatoryGrief #TerminalCancer
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Apr 30, 2022
Miracles *do* happen. We’re beyond thrilled to announce the safe arrival of our daughter. Today, I placed her in her daddy’s arms. They may only have a short time together but his love will last her a lifetime. #TerminalCancer #AnticipatoryGrief #EndOfLifeCare
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Nov 9, 2022
First night in our bed without him. It’s incomprehensible that he’s gone for good. So very grateful I’ve got our 6 month old for company. Day 1 of #widowhood done. Feeling strangely numb. #AnticipatoryGrief #TerminalCancer
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Nov 8, 2022
My heart has been ripped from my chest. My soul is rent asunder. My love is gone. #AnticipatoryGrief #TerminalCancer
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Nov 7, 2022
The light of my life is fading fast. All that remains is love. #TerminalCancer #AnticipatoryGrief
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Nov 9, 2022
Day 2 of #widowhood. It’s… odd. Mostly strangely calm. Moments of total love & care. Moments of excruciating, heart-wrenching pain. Moments of numbness. I’m so touched by the outpouring of love here. Thank you all.
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Nov 2, 2022
A year ago today, my husband got his #TerminalCancer diagnosis & our lives went into freefall. I had a planned a 🧵 to reflect on 12mths of living w/ #AnticipatoryGrief but I’m just too fucking tired. Of everything. So that’s it. That’s the tweet.
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Nov 13, 2022
This time last week we were sat on the sofa, watching tv. He’d developed a cough & was complaining of a burning feeling in his chest. We thought he’d probably caught a bug from the kids. If only I’d known it was his last night at home. 💔 #TerminalCancer #Grief
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
May 1, 2022
1st night ‘home’ for our baby. Except we’re not at home, we’re in the hospice. Baby will only settle in my arms. So no sleep for me. Although my husband is just along the corridor, I feel incredibly alone. #AnticipatoryGrief #TerminalCancer
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Dec 17, 2023
Our dear friend @CherryMorrello has asked me to pass on the message that she is really poorly at present & unable to update Twitter. So much love to you & Mr M, Cherry ❤️
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Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Nov 11, 2022
I shared the news of my husband’s death on my personal & professional twitter accounts last night. I suspect my days of (relative) anonymity here are numbered. And that’s ok. I started this account to give me an outlet for my #AnticipatoryGrief. 1/n
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Nov 8, 2022
Replying to @widow_waiting
I thought I was okay. Then it hit. Like a sledgehammer to the chest. He is gone. He is gone. He is gone. The pain is indescribable.
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
Aug 24, 2022
Back in April, when my husband was at death’s door, we grieved the fact he wouldn’t see 12 start high school. Today, he walked 12 to the gates (after the obligatory doorstep pics!). #DailyJoy 1: #TerminalCancer nil 💪
Widow in Waiting
@widow_waiting
May 21, 2022
A bit later than planned but with good reason… GOOD NEWS He’s home. Discharged from hospice inpatient care. Back where he belongs. 1/n