A community of peers created by the Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation

Love2stage said…
cher1010 said… I just could never imagine watching your loved one pass from cancer.Im so sorry for you and your wife. My dear husband of 16 years died of a heart attack oct 6 2012. Im newly widowed and still in shock and denial,, I feel so all alone and experiencing more pain than I ever imagined, it was so sudden, he was so healthy,, crazy.. one day at a time, I keep getting told...

bj628(Bonnie) said… Barry, I am so sorry for your loss, I lost my husband 6/28/11. I am gad you found your way here to this site, It is where you will find, warmth, caring and real understanding.
Chat is great.. a really nice way to make connections and meet others.

janet said… Welcome Barry. I am so sorry for your loss and the reason you are here. I am glad that you found us. Read the blogs, check out the forums and different groups, and when you are comfortable join us in chat sometime. The people here are caring, wonderful and get it. Sent you a friend request, if you have any questions please let me know.
Glad you got to do the event at Arnie's and meet several of the members here.
Joyce said… Welcome Barry: I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad you found your way to this site. I hope you will find the same comfort and understanding here at Widowed Village that I have. In the beginning I just read the blogs and posts and lurked in chat. Post and join us in chat when you feel comfortable. It is nice to be among people who "Get It".
Barry, it was nice meeting you on Saturday and glad to see you joined us here at Widowed Village. Talk to you soon.
kimkirt (KK) said… Barry, welcome. I am sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to find the support and friendship here to guide you through your journey. This site has helped me so much, I hope it will help you as well.
chez2all said… Hi Barry, I just wanted to welcome you to the group...the support I have received since joining this site has helped me enormously on my journey. I started by reading blogs, posts, joining groups and watching chat. Feel free to jump in anytime...sometimes there's a bit of nonsense going on but when someone comes in need they are surrounded by care and concern.
Dianne in Nevada said…
I'm sorry for your loss, Barry, but glad you found us. There is caring support and friendship here. Here's a good place to start: Basic Site Info
Join the Groups that fit you to connect to others with similar experiences. Take a look at our Forum discussions where you'll find meaningful conversations taking place. Those 'chirps' you hear when you're in Widowed Village mean people are talking in the Chat Room; stop in some time and join the conversations. I look forward to getting to know you here.
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