When my husband died in April 2006 he was 36 years old. He had no previous ill health, no warnings, no preparation. My son was a few months off his 4th birthday. I was in a state of shock and disbelief and it took every ounce of energy just to hold myself together. I don't have family here in Australia and although friends were very supportive, I felt lonely and isolated. As the reality set in I began to search for a support group, but there was nothing for people in my age group (36) with young children. So I decided a bit of self help was the solution. I met Louise Barton through mutual friends. She had been widowed some years before and together we formed a support group in our local area, which ran for a year. It was a wonderful healing experience. I met some amazing women, who I know will be life long friends. One of those people was Maria, and it is our hope that through our "forum", others will connect as we did and support each other on this journey.
My life changed forever on the 3rd of August 2006, when my husband died unexpectantly. I was 35 years old, and 12 weeks pregnant with our first baby. With the help and love of my family and close friends, I survived the pregnancy and the last two years. I joined the "Ever After" group in August 2007. I needed to be amongst people who were travelling the same road as me and who understood what I was going through. It was nice to know I was not alone anymore.
Our
journey has taken us on a spiritual path. The knowledge that we are still connected to our husbands has given us peace and healing. The bonds of love cannot be broken, even by death.
