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How long can I display my husband's photo at work?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Laker Mar 21, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I've always had a small photo of my husband, who died 11/20/10, in my office at work. I still like having the photo there but it's beginning to be awkward with new people. For example, someone…Continue
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Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2010
"Hi I am close to the 18 month mark also. Haven't posted much but have followed wedding right discussions with interest. I love looking at my wedding band - such a concrete reminder of Tim and of the happiest times in my…"
Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2010
"Love the old student ID's, Hal, thanks for posting. It's interesting you mentioned bowling, Jackie. I was just apologizing to a member of the team I have been a sub for the past few years as the last 4 to 5 x they've called…"
Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2010
"Hi I am just catching up on the great discussion of the past few days. It's amazing how we all struggle with so many of the same things. I am definitely experiencing the second year as difficult in a different way than the…"
Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2010
"So sorry to hear your news, greyeyes. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you tomorrow. Ann
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Laker replied to MsKris12's discussion I wish I had, I'm glad I did...tell us about yours
"I'm so glad that the Sunday before Tim (suddenly) died that I suggested we get together with his son - that we stayed at a bed and breakfast at Put-in-Bay over the July 4 weekend - that I bought him a small present for no reason in August -…"
Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2010
"I was so nice to come here and (belatedly) find the Valentine's Day wishes as well as all the words of support. I am in month 16 and am going through a definite slump. I have slept so much this winter that I'm beginning to…"
Laker replied to KristeninDenver's discussion What comforts you?
"One day after work I put on my fleece bathroom on top of a t-shirt and sweatpants and now that's what I wear most evenings. My robe is very comforting as is my electric blanket. "
Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2010
"Macduff, I read and loved Crazy Harry is Dead. It's great in and of itself, but more so having read your posts here. "
Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2010
"As per earlier discussion about clothes, I am just touching base/reaching out for support as in about a half-hour I will be heading over to the church thrift shop with a car load full of my husband's clothes. I did the final sorting…"
Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"Suddenlyalone and jimswife, I am glad you came here. You are with friends and with others who are struggling with many of the issues that come with a sudden death. Suddenlyalone, I know that I constantly struggle with remorse -much of it…"
Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"Wow, I cannot believe how many of us have bought new vehicles and re-decorated bedrooms. Add me to the list. I traded in my 10+ year Honda Accord several months after Tim died. This was last winter, which was just horrendous…"
Laker commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"SO much of what I've been reading here I have been experiencing. I passed the year mark in Nov. and the 2nd year is definitely harder. I can't think of a time in my life when I have felt so alone. I…"
Laker commented on CrazyWidow's event Central Pennsylvania Post-Holiday Widow Bash!
"I am sorry not to be able to join you. I looked again at the map and it's just too far for me. CrazyWidow, let me know if work brings you to the NW corner of the state. It would be great to get together!"
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- At 11:31am on January 3, 2012,
CrazyWidow said… Hey - can you pop over to the Central Pa post holiday event? I have a question for everyone. Thanks :)
- At 1:19pm on October 18, 2011, CrazyWidow said…
- Hey Laker - Welcome to Widowed without children. I do some travel writing, and hopefully this winter will be doing some travel writing to Lake Erie! I live in Lancaster, PA. Maybe we could meet up?
- At 6:23pm on March 13, 2011,
Boo said… - Hi Ann, welcome to WidVille - I hope you will feel as at home here as I do ... I've met some really amazing people through this site and feel as though I've known them all my life. I'm glad you joined the "suddenly widowed" group (I'm in there too because my husband died of a stroke ... and like you I guess the warning signs were there and I missed them - but you know, hindsight is a great gift, but it is a painful gift, because you forget that you didn't have that hindsight WHEN you missed the warning signs. I went through tremendous guilt until I realized that x
- At 5:19pm on March 10, 2011,
Alive & Mortal said… - Welcome, Ann, hope this is a place of comfort and hope for you!
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