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How do you get through death anniversaries

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In all seriousness, I don't fixate on dates. I can't remember them well in general, so I never know. I suspect it would be different if it were a partner or child though.
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@NudasPriest Same here but also regarding the date my wife died. I usually notice the date a few days after it has passed. Then I feel sad for a while. But one has to get on with life and my wife would have thought it very odd that I should be miserable year after year.

I feel the loss more on those occasions that I accidentally come across, or just notice, something of hers. Especially if it is something that i haven't seen since before she died, some paperwork, or a receipt stuffed in the back of a drawer, a piece of half finished forgotten knitting, etc.
@ninalanyon I think I'd be the same. Physical reminders.