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ziss · Joined: 07 Apr 2010 Posts: 118 Location: Sacramento, CA

My husband passed away three weeks ago, on May 7th... He was 40 years old and I'm only 28... He died from a brain aneurysm... It was very sudden and unexpected... I was in shock and denial for about a week, just couldn't grasp the fact that he's gone...

It's very hard for me now... but I'm glad I have this stock hobby. After I finish moving out from our place, back to my parents house for now, I'll start working more with my stock photos and keep uploading and uploading. And reading too, I have tons of photography books that I always wanted to get to, but never had the time... I know that this will help me a lot through all of this... My husband always supported me in this hobby... Every time we went on trips and vacations he would encourage me to take photos, made suggestions, gave me ideas, and inspired me in so many ways... He was very creative! We had so much fun together... I have thousands of unprocessed photos from our trips... which will probably be hard to work on, because almost each one was taken when we were together... He was a wonderful husband... I will miss him a lot...

So this is my story and my reality and I just wanted to share it with you guys, because I love this forum and although I did't participate much, I was always reading it. And I will probably spend much more time on this forum now and my portfolio will be growing rapidly once I settle down in my new place...

gwoeii · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 12:04 pm

Take care! :)

ruxpriencdiam · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 12:05 pm

My condolences on your loss.

Way to young.

baz777 · Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 3429 Location: No idea, I'm old!

My thoughts are with you.

triceratops · Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 7852 Location: The other Nevada

Our thoughts and prayers go with you at this difficult time.

rinder99 · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 12:24 pm

hhltdave5 · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 12:36 pm

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. When you are ready just know that we will be here to help if you have any questions or need help in any way.

ch4x4 · Joined: 02 Jun 2011 Posts: 716 Location: Montreal, Canada

I had tears in my eyes reading your sad story. He was way too young to die. I can only imagine your pain. Hang in there, my prayers will be with you.

dlovely · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 626

this is so tragic... take your time going through each and every emotion that comes your way - they are all valid and will help you get to the next level. The pain of your loss will lessen each day... it will be with you forever but so will your wonderful memories.

rixie · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 3428 Location: Hampshire, UK

So sorry to hear of your sudden and tragic loss. I hope you find solace in your photography and and the happy memories that will come to you as you process all your images.

penywise · Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 62

My deep condolences to you.

digigandalf · Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 5398 Location: Twinsburg, OH

Very sorry to hear of this. Thanks for the courage to share with us.

rbstevens · Joined: 16 Jul 2006 Posts: 614 Location: rbstevens.com

Very sorry for your loss. You have friends and support here when needed.

Randy

canalenes · Joined: 21 Mar 2008 Posts: 2204 Location: Orygun

My heart goes out to you and your family. It's not fair when someone loses their life when young. My prayers are for your healing and comfort. And, yes, we will be here to help ;-)

twoellis · Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 1071

I am so very sorry to read of your loss. At 65, I have seen my share of this unexpected change and can appreciate your grief. Losing someone is the price that we all pay for love. When you weigh this loss against all the wonderful moments you shared, you'll agree that the price, though steep, was worth the investment. I wish you well as you move forward from this awesome experience.