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Dutchess62

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Hi all , I wish I were joining under happier circumstances but if I am searching then someone else is too I am sure.

I am a 55 yr old straight poly lady who is or WAS in a long poly relationship with my legal gender fluid husband of 15 years and our dear "Other Husband " also very gender fluid of 10 years. Yesterday we found out through a friend that our husband who went to go help his mom down in LA to work on her cars for a few weeks ( which he does do 1-2 times a year) was found dead in his bed monday morning . We are in total shock . I can't stop crying and my legal husband can barely speak . Because of his mom's disdain for our lifestyle we will not be seeing him again . At all . We have to stay away from everything . His mom waited a day before she asked someone we both knew to let us know ?? He was 53. We are just lost, we are so devastated. occasionally you will read something about death in poly relationships but this is an unusual circumstance .
I hope to see you all on the boards and talk about this and other things as well .
 
Hello Dutchess62 - and welcome to our Forum. I, too, wish for you that it were under happier circumstances - my sincerest condolences on your loss.

Hopefully you may find some comfort and support here on the forum as you work your way through the pain of his passing. Al
 
Welcome, Dutchess.

First of all, I am so very sorry to learn of your recent loss.

It's understandable that you and your legal husband would be devastated right now and for some time to come. Grieving is a process and takes time. Don't try to rush through the feelings.

Under the circumstances, I think it's wise you've decided to seek the company and counsel of others who may be able to relate to your situation better than many family members or friends in your "real life". Hopefully you will find a sense of community and comfort here.
 
Greetings Dutchess62,
Welcome to our forum. Please feel free to lurk, browse, etc.

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. It definitely makes it worse to have his mom shutting you out at a time like this. Even if she disagrees with your poly, she should still welcome you to the viewing and funeral. It sounds like she's not doing that. That makes me very sad.

If there's any way we can help, let us know. Even if it's just moral support, a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear. And going forward you may desire to talk about other topics with us, that is cool too. I hope your stay here will be a pleasant one.

Sincerely,
Kevin T., "official greeter"

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I am so sorry for your loss.
 
Speaking for myself, it seems so easy in a poly life to focus on the here-&-now & on the immediate future, as though life will forever fall neatly into place so long as we set everything up right.

My family has managed the community cemetery for more than a century, so we sorta deal with end-of-life issues, talk shop with funeral directors & insurance agents, & we think/talk about this stuff a lot. There are people who turn away from such discussions, calling them "negative" or "saddening" or such, but the fact is that polyfolk reallyreally NEED to think about this stuff.

Dutchess62, blocking you from the funeral was beyond mean-spirited; no doubt, they had people showing up who barely knew your partner or hadn't seen him in decades, yet denied access to his closest current friends. In my region, unless a funeral is kept small & with no public announcement, it's a community event, a chance for everyone to show up, even if only in support of the people who did know the deceased (or their family).

I've seen people evicted from their longtime home soon after the unexpected death of the actual owner. People have been forced to move because they couldn't pay the rent or finish a renovation without that person's income. I've seen people not allowed to visit a hospitalized partner who was asking to let them visit.

Things really do need to be examined, discussed, planned out.

And ultimately, of ANY group of two or more, one of you is probably going to die before the others, & it can be sudden. Discuss likely scenarios. Figure out what can be done, & do it; figure out what probably can't be circumvented, & accept it.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

I'm also sorry you can't attend his last rites due to problems in the family. That's happened to me before -- and it's not a good feeling. You may have to devise your own last rites to honor him and his passing even if it is as simple as lighting a candle and spending some time thinking of him.

I hope you and your spouse can grieve together for your other spouse and bring each other some comfort that way.

hugs,
Galagirl
 
Hello

Welcome to the Forum. I feel for you.

If he was y'all's partner.. Claim him and don't forget him... And don't let his family forget it. I'm sure he loved y'all too! What would I want my loved ones to do, that's it.

Again... Welcome
 
I offer my deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband. It is so mean spirited for his mother to not allow you at the funeral.

Best wishes as you and your husband grieve the loss of your partner. I hope soon you can talk and hold and support each other.
 
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