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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…

Started by Supa Dupa Fresh

1164 9 hours ago
Reply by goingon

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When did you remove your wedding rings?

I took mine off way before I started to date -- but I tend to get very long-lasting tans -- so I took mine off around the first anniversary…

Started by Supa Dupa Fresh

394 May 11
Reply by mem5711 (Denise)

My Cremation Pendant

I got this "Infinity" pendant to always have my love, Dave with me.

Started by MissMyBuh-Buh

10 Apr 29
Reply by Krista Westervelt (whoknows)

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Love stories, how you met, great memories... we want to hear them!

We want to hear what it was like.... Share the story of how you met, your wedding day, the day your child came home.... any memory that wil…

Started by Supa Dupa Fresh

65 Apr 8
Reply by onmyown

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Widow(er) brain: what's the dumbest thing you've ever done by accident?

Or, never put your iPod in the laundry bin, not even for a second.

Started by Supa Dupa Fresh

27 Apr 2
Reply by MyNewLife

Are you dealing with chronic illness along with grieving your spouse?

Hello. My name is Deneice and I have been widowed for 9 months now. I lost my husband on April 6th, 2011 due to heart failure... the worst…

Started by butterfly430

19 Feb 28
Reply by Gordy's widow

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Tattoos, memorial jewelry, and other creative expressions

I LOVED the tattoos people shared on Facebook and hope to get a big collection here.   As for my LH, most of his ashes went into an elm tre…

Started by Supa Dupa Fresh

116 Feb 12
Reply by Angel1

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What was the memorial service or funeral like?

Did you have a ceremony that was particular to your religion or culture?Did you feel it was "right?" Did family members behave? (What did y…

Started by Supa Dupa Fresh

35 Jan 29
Reply by Destiny

Online Dating and Safety -- checklists, resources, experiences, ideas

Here are two different checklists I received from friends regarding doing checks on possible online dates. Marilyn --unsolicited advice fro…

Started by Marly

18 Jan 19
Reply by MyNewLife

WINS -What Are Your Wins Today

What was a WIN for you today? A WIN - anything you feel good about achieving. A WIN - doing something you haven't done before - or somethin…

Started by Bunny

20 Jun 13, 2012
Reply by chez2all

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