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Johnmark
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  • Carmel, IN
  • United States
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Johnmark and Supa Dupa Fresh are now friends

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Nov 14, 2012
Supa Dupa Fresh left a comment for Johnmark
"Welcome to our community.... I hope we can keep you company on your journey ahead. Please look around a bit and read this basic introduction to the site. You can find more information about how the community works under "Help!" in the…"
Jul 17, 2012
Johnmark is now friends with kimkirt (KK) and Henry-in-Minn
Jul 5, 2012
AEDforever (Ali) commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"John, I'm so sorry for your loss.  I know the pain and shock you are feeling, especially the "he will be coming home soon" feeling.  Be gentle with yourself. Cry when you need to, find someone to talk to (we are all here)…"
Jul 4, 2012
Henry-in-Minn commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"Hang in there buddy. Thinking of you."
Jul 4, 2012
chez2all and Johnmark are now friends
Jul 4, 2012
Rebirth.Tanya (Tanya) commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"John- I am so very sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you during this extra tender time. Hold your sorrow gently and know that you are not alone as you begin this difficult journey- take it one minute at a time, continue to reach out…"
Jul 3, 2012
lovie commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"Johnmark, Unfortunately, I had a similar experience.  I left a very healthy 58 year old husband (36 years) in the morning and came home to find him collapsed in our garage. I knew immediately that he was no longer alive as rigor…"
Jul 3, 2012
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Jul 3, 2012
janet commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"Johnmark, I am so sorry for your loss.  I am glad you found us but sorry you have become a member of the club no one wants to join.  There are several groups here so I hope you find one or several to join.  Everyone here is so…"
Jul 3, 2012
chez2all commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"Hello John, my heart goes out to you.  That gutwrenching moment of finding my husband caused so many emotions and thoughts to rush through my brain that time meant nothing...Please know that we support you in your grief and will travel this…"
Jul 3, 2012
hendrixx2 commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"Johnmark, Really sad to hear of your loss...I can only imagine the shock and pain of finding your loved one, please know that you have found a good place for support as you travel the path none of wished for, but have to tread.  There are many…"
Jul 3, 2012
CP13 commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"John, I am truly sorry for your loss. I am also grateful that you had the opportunity to know that longlasting kind of love with your partner. I lost my partner, Sally on May 6, 2011 (about a year before you). We had been together 23+ years. Know…"
Jul 3, 2012
Ccdague commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"John....so very sorry for your loss....I think you will find great comfort here.......even as new as you are......listen in on the chats...jump in If you feel up to it..........just say "hey! I need some help here!" the chat will quickly…"
Jul 3, 2012
kimkirt (KK) commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"John, I'm so sorry for the reason you are here. I hope you can come to find solace here like so many of us have. On 11/5/11 I woke up to find my husband had died in his sleep, they ruled it a heart attack. Like you I was on the phone with 911…"
Jul 3, 2012
Cristina commented on Johnmark's blog post don't know where to begin
"Also, just reading others' posts can be helpful, and just writing your feelings can be...knowing that we can hear what you have to say, we understand the feelings....also, did you notice there is a private discussion group for LGBT…"
Jul 3, 2012

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Posted on July 3, 2012 at 4:25pm 13 Comments

My name is John. My partner Mark passed away on May 2 2012. I miss him terribly. I still feel like He will be home soon, instead of him being gone. We were together two weeks shy of 22 years. He had a heart attack in our garage and likely had passed away quickly. This happened sometime between 530 pm and 730 pm. I came home from work and found him in our garage. I. Attempted CPR through the help of the 911 operator, and continued while the fire department quickly arrived. They moved me off him… Continue

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At 10:05am on July 17, 2012,
VOLUNTEERSupa Dupa Fresh said…

Welcome to our community.... I hope we can keep you company on your journey ahead. Please look around a bit and read this basic introduction to the site. You can find more information about how the community works under "Help!" in the navigation bar, and we'll send you a few newsletters with tips and ideas in the coming weeks. If you need a little more help, go to the Home page and look in the right hand column to see the link to a "Help Desk" form.
We all use the site differently, but we hope you feel comfortable sharing among us in the coming days, weeks, and months.
Big hug!
Supa
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At 2:48pm on July 3, 2012, Joyce said…

Welcome Johnmark:  I'm sorry for your recent loss but I'm glad you found your way to this site. I know 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"

 
 
 

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