Daffodil 1 month ago

What a wonderful addition to the list , Burnsie66! Call the Midwife covers all of life, from the first breath to the last and beyond, and from what I have seen, with much kindness and humanity. It sounds like it has given you some solace, too.

Thank you very much for contributing to this thread.

Burnsie66 1 month ago

Hi Daffodil, I lost my husband eight months ago, after 50 years of marriage, I was totally numb for so long, I streamed the full series of call the midwife, sometimes being lost in my own thoughts and memories but I found it comforting at times and so moving and poignant, I cried often but it did help me through the darkest days. It’s not any easier now dealing with my loss but I am learning to accept it.

Daffodil 1 month ago

Hello again Burnsie66,

I am so sorry to hear that you lost your husband, after having enjoyed such a long marriage together. It is understandable that you were numb for some time (and perhaps still are at times), and it sounds like watching Call the Midwife was both cathartic and comforting for you in the first months of grief. Thank you for sharing this with the community - it may be valuable for others in similar situations to hear about your experience.

Just to let you know that the Marie Curie support line and chat are available in case you would like to talk to someone in darker moments. The details and opening hours are listed on the main website: www.MarieCurie.org.uk.

Thank you again, take good care,

💛 Anke, a member of the Marie Curie Online Community Team

LauraCW 1 month ago

Hi Burnsie66,

So sorry to hear about your husbands death. It must be such a huge loss. I am a huge fan of Call The Midwife and have watched it since the beginning. You are so right it covers loss, grief and so many other aspects of the human experience and as Anke says often shows the kindness that exists in people too. I have often been brought to tears by the storylines and characters journeys.

Thank you so much for sharing this.

As Anke says there is a lot of support available through the Marie Curie support line such as our Bereavement Support service so please do get in touch with them if you need to.

We are also here in this space to listen and provide support. Thanks again and take care, Laura, Marie Curie volunteer for the Online Community Team