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Going back to work
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zipper Oct 11, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
So I've been off for 2-1/2 mos since my husband died July 12th. I officially went on leave several weeks prior to care for him in hospice care in our home and I'm returning on Oct 1st. It's going…Continue
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Karen commented on Blue Snow's blog post The Getting Married Again Question
"Well this roller coaster of emotions just hit a brick wall. I talked to him on the phone for the first time today and it took me all the way back to college with all the same emotions - really!! Well we mutually agreed we would not…"
Karen commented on Blue Snow's blog post The Getting Married Again Question
"Wow - it's scary for me to say what I want to say, but none of you know me and maybe I just need to do it. My husband passed July 12th after less than a year of fighting cancer. We were married 27 yrs and he truly was the best…"
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Lori left a comment for Karen
"Karen i will be at choir practice tonight, thanks for the tips, i did sleep a little better. i'm going to keep at it. hope all is well with you and i loved your quilt projects! take care lori"
Karen replied to Kate's discussion Online dating?
"I get what you are saying about still wearing your wedding rings but not wanting to be alone. I'm only 3 mos out and the loneliness is eating me alive!! I don't close the door on getting married again, I just want someone like…"
Karen replied to Tamtunka's discussion Relationships with the "in-laws" after your spouse dies
"I don't really have in-laws per se, but I do have his family such as sisters, nieces etc. and I just don't have anything in common with them except my husband. So I really don't want to continue the relationships with them and…"
Zipper replied to Karen's discussion Going back to work
"I went back to work within a few weeks, but I can't say that I am getting a lot done. Luckily I have a group of co-workers that have been very supportive. They have been screening my phone calls and tried to be as helpful as…"
katerose1 replied to Karen's discussion Going back to work
"I am in the same boat. My husband died (suddenly) July 20 and I am going back to work Oct. 8. I am only going back part time for the first few weeks. I am kind of dreading it---getting "the look" from colleagues, having clients comment on…"
zztech replied to Karen's discussion Going back to work
"I went back a few weeks ago. I was off for 10 months. I couldn't bring myself to do it. My husband and I worked together the last three years before he got sick last year. So where I went to work, he had worked also. I find myself imagining him…"
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- At 3:18am on December 18, 2012,
Hopeful said… Hi Karen, I'm checking in on you, and appreciate the note you left on my wall. You've posted some wonderful pictures. This is such a difficult time getting through the holidays... just wanted to let you know I care, and you'll be in my prayers. ~Shari
- At 9:31pm on October 25, 2012,
Lori said… Karen i will be at choir practice tonight, thanks for the tips, i did sleep a little better. i'm going to keep at it. hope all is well with you and i loved your quilt projects! take care lori
- At 8:49am on September 17, 2012,
kimkirt (KK) said… NewGoals, welcome to WV. I hope you find support and comfort here. This site has saved me and the people are so wonderful and caring. We all understand, and it is a comfort to be among people who truly 'get it.' HUGS!
- At 1:17pm on September 16, 2012,
lisanrich said… Thank you NewGoals for being my "friend". I now seem to be dedicated to this site because unfortunately, we all understand and know what the other is going thru. It's funny though, I have some friends who never really had a deep connection to their spouse. I don't understand that because Richard and I were and still are soulmates. We were best friends and even though we had our ups and downs, I wouldn't trade one single moment with him. We were together a total of almost 30 years and I just can't imagine the rest of my life without him. It's so comforting to hear others talk the same way about their spouses. I actually feel sorry for those friends of mine who don't have that deep connection with their husbands. I hope to hear from you soon as I am planning on being on this site as much as possible. Take care
- At 8:33am on September 16, 2012,
LaurieR said… Hello NewGoals. I am so sorry for your loss. I never really know what to say but welcome to this site. It is so very hard for people who have not lost their significant other to understand what your going through. People here all have lost their love and understand. I found the first two months to be sheer hell. I never understood what a broken heart felt like until that point. The heaviness in my heart hurt terribly. I told people I felt mortally wounded. For me personally, that pain did ease up. I just want to say, it does get better and there is hope, eventually. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I will do my best to help you. I will send you a friend request, if you wish you can accept.
- At 2:38am on September 16, 2012,
Robinak said… Hi NG. Sorry for your loss. It does suck. Give me a holler anytime.
- At 4:51pm on September 14, 2012,
Joyce said… Welcome NewGoals: 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".
- At 8:59am on September 14, 2012,
Dianne in Nevada said… 
I'm sorry for your loss, NewGoals, but glad you found us. There is caring support and friendship here. Here's a good place to start: Basic Site InfoJoin 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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