Hi Geoff
I am in the same position only further down the line as my OH went into his care home eleven months ago. I know exactly how you feel. The emptiness as you walk through the door. The not knowing what to do with yourself after caring for someone 24/7. All I will say is it does get easier as time goes on. Oh I still have times when I burst into tears as I come in because he’s not there but not as often as I used to. I visit several times a week even though I don’t think he knows me anymore but it’s nice to chat to him even if it’s a one way conversation. I have joined activities now which help to fill the day times and I spend most of my evenings with my head in a book to take my mind off the loneliness. It will get better even if at the moment you can’t see how . Sending a big virtual hug.
I am in the same position only further down the line as my OH went into his care home eleven months ago. I know exactly how you feel. The emptiness as you walk through the door. The not knowing what to do with yourself after caring for someone 24/7. All I will say is it does get easier as time goes on. Oh I still have times when I burst into tears as I come in because he’s not there but not as often as I used to. I visit several times a week even though I don’t think he knows me anymore but it’s nice to chat to him even if it’s a one way conversation. I have joined activities now which help to fill the day times and I spend most of my evenings with my head in a book to take my mind off the loneliness. It will get better even if at the moment you can’t see how . Sending a big virtual hug.