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Going to Camp Widow West 13? Let's get acquainted!

The 5 year anniversary of Camp Widow will be celebrated at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina June 28-30.  It's going to be extra…

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Need help using the site? Ask here!

Hi friends, Many of you have been asking for a little more support in using the site. Our volunteers will stop by this discussion and answe…

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Healthy Living After Loss

Hi Fellow Villagers,      Some of you I know and, look forward to knowing you better. Others of you, I look forward to meeting and hearing…

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How old were you when your spouse died? How does your age affect your self-concept now that you're on your own?

I'm interested in hearing from widows and widowers of all ages to know what it's like to be a certain age when you have your loss. We have…

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207 2 hours ago
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What is the most insensitive thing someone has said to you about your loss?

I had a person who was in the throes of divorce tell me that MY loss was "beautiful and romantic." My husband was dying of cancer at the ti…

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Reply by MyNewLife

I am in love

....with a dead girl.  How F#^&ed is my life?  I can't get past it.  The love I have for her and the absolute boundless love that I was…

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14 4 hours ago
Reply by kelleyinnewyork

Facebook Memorializing- what exactly happens?

I'm looking for first-hand validation that I'm not going to lose anything precious to me on Facebook if I go ahead and memorialize my husba…

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8 4 hours ago
Reply by kelleyinnewyork

Going to Camp Widow West 13? Let's get acquainted!

The 5 year anniversary of Camp Widow will be celebrated at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina June 28-30.  It's going to be extra…

Started by Dianne in Nevada in Hosted topics -- moderated discussions

25 6 hours ago
Reply by Dianne in Nevada

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Was your relationship less than perfect?

Do you sometimes feel like most people here had perfect relationships, and you didn't? Do you think sometimes grieving people put their lat…

Started by Supa Dupa Fresh in Open area -- discuss anything you want. Start a topic? Sure!

99 8 hours ago
Reply by colimachia

7 weeks

7 unbelievably long, unbearably painful weeks. Filled with never ending days and nights. I have been a widow for 7 weeks. God that hurts to…

Started by mommy569 in Open area -- discuss anything you want. Start a topic? Sure!

8 11 hours ago
Reply by colimachia

Memory quilt

A very dear friend has offered to make a memory quilt for me. She will be using my husband's clothing. Do any of you have a memory quilt? D…

Started by MissHIm11 in Open area -- discuss anything you want. Start a topic? Sure!

110 14 hours ago
Reply by feline59

celebration of life ideas needed

I need help planning a celebration of life for my husband. Does anyone have some ideas to make it a fun event for the whole family?

Started by New-widow in Open area -- discuss anything you want. Start a topic? Sure!

2 17 hours ago
Reply by New-widow

Resources for Widows

I'm seeing a common theme of Widows not being able to access Counseling and others services due to financial constraints. I was thinking we…

Started by Marissa in Open area -- discuss anything you want. Start a topic? Sure!

5 18 hours ago
Reply by Aeleice

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