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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… Started by Dianne in Nevada in Hosted topics -- moderated discussionsLatest Reply |
![]() VOLUNTEER 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… Started by Supa Dupa Fresh in Hosted topics -- moderated discussionsLatest Reply |
Healthy Living After LossHi Fellow Villagers, Some of you I know and, look forward to knowing you better. Others of you, I look forward to meeting and hearing… Started by audreypellicano in Hosted topics -- moderated discussionsLatest Reply |
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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… Started by Jill in Open area -- discuss anything you want. Start a topic? Sure! |
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2 hours ago Reply by Ellen |
![]() VOLUNTEER 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… Started by Supa Dupa Fresh in Perennial topics |
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2 hours ago 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… Started by EvilDad in Open area -- discuss anything you want. Start a topic? Sure! |
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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… Started by Mozzie in Open area -- discuss anything you want. Start a topic? Sure! |
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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 |
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6 hours ago Reply by Dianne in Nevada |
![]() VOLUNTEER 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! |
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8 hours ago Reply by colimachia |
![]() 7 weeks7 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! |
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11 hours ago Reply by colimachia |
Memory quiltA 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! |
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14 hours ago Reply by feline59 |
![]() celebration of life ideas neededI 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! |
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17 hours ago Reply by New-widow |
Resources for WidowsI'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! |
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18 hours ago Reply by Aeleice |
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