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Laura S commented on Lanie N Steve Forever's blog post No Title
"((HUGS)) I am so sorry for your pain. I'm 3 years out and there wasn't a moment early on where you are where I felt I would never survive this and really didn't care either way. It's all normal. I too felt I was going crazy,…"
Jan 6
Laura S commented on MrsD's blog post I'm sick of everyone.
"Every feeling is a valid feeling while grieving. I felt the same way. I didn't want people around, but they came by. It made more work for me, I had to put up with the stupid sayings, stupid questions, stupid people taking their anger out on me…"
Dec 10, 2012
Laura S is now friends with MrsD and Kiki8
Dec 5, 2012
diaryofawidower left a comment for Laura S
"Hey there, hahaha, friendly stalking is okay. Thanks for the friendship. Best of luck, Tim"
Dec 5, 2012
diaryofawidower and Laura S are now friends
Dec 5, 2012
Laura S replied to Jill's discussion How old were you when your spouse died? How does your age affect your self-concept now that you're on your own?
"I was 29 when I was widowed with a 3 month old baby. (I'm 32 now and he's 3). My life ended just as everyone else was getting married and having kids too. I was in the fray with everyone and all of a sudden I was cast out of the…"
Dec 5, 2012
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Dec 3, 2012
Laura S and recent loss(Ron) are now friends
Nov 17, 2012

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Nov 6, 2012
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Aug 20, 2012
Laura S replied to carolynne's discussion Who's going to Camp in August??
"Hey everyone! I'm Laura. I'm not really active on this site so I may be a stranger but I am coming from Canada to attend Camp Widow! I went last year and it was amazing. So healing. I just wanted to give the first timers a heads up…"
Aug 1, 2012
Laura S replied to carolynne's discussion Who's going to Camp in August??
"I'm going! This will be my second trip and I am so looking forward to letting go of the mask and letting my widow hair down. What I love about it is it's 4 days where my defenses are down and it's okay to be a widow. Looking forward…"
Jun 13, 2012
slimjim liked Laura S's blog post 2 years
Feb 20, 2012
jean commented on Laura S's blog post 2 years
"Laura, thank you for sharing with us Laura. Do it for YOU.. .I will try and do the same. Thank you."
Oct 23, 2011
NMWidower commented on Laura S's blog post 2 years
"What a very deep and thought provoking post.  Thank you so much for sharing this with us.  My heart breaks for the challenges and difficulties you have been enduring these last two years.  As an only parent of two kids under 5 I know…"
Oct 22, 2011

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2 years

Posted on October 21, 2011 at 9:14pm 2 Comments

 

2 years ago, life as I knew it ended. The people Liam and I were supposed to be were destroyed right along with Martin’s life. Realizing it’s been 2 years since my everything was ripped away from me, still astounds me. It feels like yesterday, yet 200 years ago at the same time. I have grown though this second year of grieving, I have become a different person. The Laura that you knew did die with Martin that day. This new Laura, I’m still trying to figure her out, there are a lot…

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Camp Widow 2011

Posted on September 9, 2011 at 11:11pm 0 Comments

When I first heard of Camp Widow, I had no real idea what it would be like. I've heard from others it was a life changing experience. I've heard it was wonderful to be surrounded by EVERYONE WHO GET IT!!! I've heard it was one of the best times people had ever had in their "new" lives. Well...it was all of these things and more.

It was amazing, exhausting, emotionally draining, and healing all at the same time.

I talked more about my grief, my love for Martin, my life as a solo…

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At 5:34pm on December 5, 2012, diaryofawidower said…

Hey there, hahaha, friendly stalking is okay. Thanks for the friendship. Best of luck, Tim

At 8:57am on February 28, 2012, Dianne in Nevada said…

I see today is your special day ... and that you're starting a new life in a new home. Hope you have a wonderful birthday, Lois.

Dianne

At 7:55pm on October 2, 2011, CrazyWidow said…
Hey LoisLane-thanks for finding us at Born in the 80's.  Pop by and say hi - *hugs* to you today!
At 8:49pm on July 8, 2011, Alive & Mortal said…

Welcome. I am glad you found us.

 

If you've got something on your mind, please don't be shy or embarrassed! Most of us have "been there and done that!" THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS! We are ALL here to learn!

 

You have happened upon a great group of people to sort out your life with - we are not alone, we have each other.
At 8:24pm on July 8, 2011, Dianne in Nevada said…
Welcome LoisLane - pleased you found us.  Take a look around and join in our conversations.  There is wonderful support here.
 
 
 

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