I've also posted something similar in the forum , but wanted to add to my blog as I find its always helped me with my emotions. So, I said my ex had a diagnosis of stomach cancer last summer, he has been reasonably well until recently , but now I think he is in the final stages. He collapsed at home a week ago and has been in hospital since , basically his stomach is no longer able to digest his food, so even if he eats, after a while he is sick and brings back everything. We still see each other occasionally if our paths cross through our sons or socially. I last saw him about a month ago

It’s been a while since I last posted on this site. In the early days I found great comfort from others experiencing the same waves of emotion, which I found myself experiencing. My journey for those that don’t remember me started in June 2011 when my husband and I separated. Our 3 children were aged just 1, 9 and 10 years. Like several others on here my husband went on to find the love of his life within a few days of leaving and found finding time to see the children almost impossible. We settled into a routine of visits for 2 hours a week and 1 overnight stay every five weeks. I

Explain to me why Not even the passport went Certificates left, old and dry All clothes remained Books once cherished in piles Family photos in boxes with files Traces of a life gone, erased People left standing, looking amazed Unknown to me, the life had died The person who was had no trace All became twisted, wrapped in lies Haunted now by memories I face A relative passes and there is support Friends & family ever present & kind Departed without trace leaves a fort People don't enter the world or your mind Time is your friend You want to heal but can't begin A