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Do/did you put your grieving on hold or change the way you needed to be to accommodate others?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Juliana Sep 7, 2012. 47 Replies 0 Likes
Following Deb's passing, I was very aware of everyone elses grief and accommodated them for the most part. I am not talking about my kids, that may or may not be a different subject. But, family,…Continue
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Juliana replied to dadoffour (Floyd)'s discussion Do/did you put your grieving on hold or change the way you needed to be to accommodate others?
"I've been caring for my 93 and 94 year old parents since my husband died. I had cared for him for so many years through various health problems that it just comes natural. We actually do quite well together...three people and three…"
kerriann replied to dadoffour (Floyd)'s discussion Do/did you put your grieving on hold or change the way you needed to be to accommodate others?
"It has been a year and a half for me and I think that only now have I been able to truly grieve for myself. The first year I walked on eggshells trying to make sure that I didn't offend anyone. Trying not to breakdown in tears in front of…"
lee replied to dadoffour (Floyd)'s discussion Do/did you put your grieving on hold or change the way you needed to be to accommodate others?
"My husband passed away suddenly on may 22 and I have found it absolutely exhausting worrying about everyone else's feelings and trying to figure out ways for them to help, basically so they can feel better about doing something for me and my…"
Israel Girl (Chris) replied to dadoffour (Floyd)'s discussion Do/did you put your grieving on hold or change the way you needed to be to accommodate others?
"It has been 15 months since my husband passed. I go back in forth between what everyone else would find appropriate for our (me and the kids) grieving and what we need to do to grieve. Soon after, I transferred to a new department, and a…"
dadoffour (Floyd) commented on Jill's blog post Loss is Timeless
"Jill,
I am struck by people, who express their sorrow to me, now 4 1/2 years after Debs death. I had been of the mindset, that I was moving on and trying to move past that point in my life. With the exception of my heart of hearts. I had figured…"
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Getting through it....
Posted on April 19, 2011 at 11:00am 10 Comments 6 Likes
This is my first time posting a blog entry so you will have to read on with a little forgiveness, perhaps.
It has been a little over three years since my wife, Deb, passed from breast cancer. For thirty years we were best friends and we grew older and wiser together. We have 4 girls: 25, 23, 20 and 15. For me, continuing on without her was and continues to be one of the hardest challenges of my life.
I have enjoyed my time here in the…
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- At 12:09pm on November 11, 2012,
bj628(Bonnie) said… Sending Birthday Wishes your Way. Hope you and the children do something Special
- At 9:37am on November 11, 2012,
carolynne said… Wishing you a happy birthday, Floyd.
- At 3:25pm on January 4, 2012,
Cat said… thx. we are on widowed and remarried.. thought i would come over and see what its about :)
- At 8:26pm on December 12, 2011,
VOLUNTEERSupa Dupa Fresh said… I love the new profile photo, and man, what a good looking pie you baked, too! (You know I'm slow, right?)
XOXO
- At 8:59pm on November 11, 2011,
Dianne in Nevada said… 
Hope you've had a really wonderful day, Floyd.
Dianne
- At 11:32am on November 11, 2011,
jean said… Happy Birthday Dadoffour! Hope you have a wonderful day
Jean
- At 8:28pm on October 14, 2011, jean said…
Good, puppies are so fun aren't they? a lot of work, but fun
- At 1:02pm on July 25, 2011, Dianne in Nevada said…
- Hi Floyd - Sent a message to your inbox ... looking for some photos.
- At 8:29pm on June 12, 2011,
Singledadof9 said… - Your'e welcome Floyd. Just trying to get connected on here. It looks awesome. I see you know the whole raising girls thing pretty well. I'm approaching the 6 year mark and it still feels so fresh. I'm looking forward to making some new friends on here.
- At 8:24am on June 8, 2011,
Brian0122 said… Thanks Floyd.... have a great day!
Brian
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