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My husband, with whom I lived for 30 years, died. I don't want to live. What to do?translated

October 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Reader question:

Hello. My husband, with whom I lived for 30 years, died. For me he was the meaning of life, he replaced my family, friends, children, and everything, everything in the world. I cry every day and can’t live without him. I have no one else. I was left alone. I can’t work - I cry at work. Home is empty and cold. I don't see the point in life. I read the Psalter and it doesn’t let me go at all. I don't want to live.

Julia

Priest's answer:

Priest Victor NIKISHOV

God bless you!

Please accept our sincere condolences, the death of your husband is a huge loss. I can tell you one thing: it’s normal to cry and feel empty. You shouldn’t reproach yourself for such a manifestation of grief: we are human and have the right to this.

Your husband has moved to another life, where there is no pain, no sadness. Remember this more often when things get really bad. You are now reading the Psalter, and this is the most important thing you can do for his soul. Don't stop even if you don't feel relief. It will come, but later.

Now it is difficult for you to work and even stay at home. Try not to think about the future for a long time. Live one day at a time. In the morning, get up, wash your face, read your prayers and do one small thing - clean the room,...

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