"Thanks Laura,
Your words are comforting. My counselors have tried to tell me that I am not stupid and that some people are just great con-men. He had conned my husband as well as we used him to work on our work computers. We did…"
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Paula Rene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Introduce yourselves, please!
"Susie,
Great advice! I was vulnerable two years after and allowed a man who I had known my entire life since I was 4 years old become a part of my life. He jumped in to help w/my son who was 8 when his dad died. He helped…"
Paula Rene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Introduce yourselves, please!
"Shelley, I am so sorry for your loss & pain. This is just so very new that you are numb & may be that way for a while. So glad you found this site so early on. So many people are here to help, guide & listen."
Paula Rene replied to crying's discussion money problems how to handle them?
"After filing bankruptcy, my mom opened credit cards for emergency use for my children while they were in college b/c I couldn't plus she opened one for me. My sister found out & made her feel guilty and she opened cards for two of her…"
Paula Rene replied to crying's discussion money problems how to handle them?
"I lost my husband's business, which was our main source of income. We were building a house and w/the money we saved & w/the sale of our other house were going to be debt free. We had put our house in a trust & basically…"
Paula Rene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion What is the most insensitive thing someone has said to you about your loss?
"Not to belittle what happened but I would have been elated if I had gotten the "crying" employee. At least, someone felt something. I usually get people on the phone and when they realize how stupid they are, they hang up.…"
onmyown left a comment for Paula Rene
"I hope things work with the apartment. Sorry you have to do so much on your own. You are in my prayers."
Paula Rene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Introduce yourselves, please!
"I couldn't take being in this town, neighborhood, house, etc. so I got a one bedroom in the city my daughter lives in but I have to keep coming back to try to work on getting my house ready to put on the market. And, no one will help.…"
Paula Rene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Introduce yourselves, please!
"Patrick,
When I signed my husband up (under false pretenses by the hospital) for dialysis, I waived my right as a spouse and w/a DNR on file to take him off life support. I spent a tortuous month w/his every other day death from the dialysis…"
Paula Rene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Introduce yourselves, please!
"Lily, your loss is so so new. Do not beat yourself up over going through his things. It took me years to go through my husband's things and some I just put in trunks & still haven't dealt. I just recently moved to a…"
Paula Rene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Introduce yourselves, please!
"So very sorry Patrick for your loss. My husband and I worked together every day, lunch together everyday so I know that part of what you are going through. I, too, can go a whole day w/o eating & look up & think, I guess I better…"
Paula Rene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion What is the most insensitive thing someone has said to you about your loss?
"I have to take Thyroid meds, have been for the last 23 years and 2 years ago my doctor decided, among other things that I was not absorbing my Synthroid. She put me on Tirosint, a gel version of Synthroid that is gluten free and Medicare…"
Paula Rene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion What is the most insensitive thing someone has said to you about your loss?
"I am doing just that. I no longer speak to either of my sisters. Speaking of Hoarders, I put one of my sisters on the show for the sake of her daughter. Completely changed their lives for the better and she wouldn't even come…"
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- At 11:01pm on March 22, 2013,
onmyown said… I hope things work with the apartment. Sorry you have to do so much on your own. You are in my prayers.
- At 7:30pm on December 29, 2012,
Dianne in Nevada said… Happy Birthday, Paula
- At 12:27pm on September 7, 2012,
Episcopalian said…
Yep. I am the same -in More than a Widow. Friends!
- At 4:30pm on January 3, 2012,
carolynne said… Paula Rene, I'm so sorry for the loss that brings you here, but glad you've found us. I hope you'll find the same support and comfort here that I have. I'm so happy that you made it through your son's wedding all right!
- At 11:23am on December 29, 2011, Dianne in Nevada said…
Happy Birthday, Paula Rene.
Dianne
- At 7:10pm on December 19, 2011,
thisstarwontgoout said… Welcome, I'm sorry for what brought you here. But i hope you find the comfort and support that we all do. The blogs and forums can be very healing to read. Feel free to enter chat too, we are all very willing to listen. best wishes to you in this time - Elizabeth
- At 5:48pm on December 19, 2011,
Lisa (lost) Lamb said…
I'm so sorry for you pain and loss, but I'm glad you found your way here. It's very hard to grieve when you are taking care of others, Make this time your's Paula, you need to think of your self first to be able to heal. I have met so many amazing people here sense I joined just 3 weeks after my husband passed. You will find great comfort and understanding here, just open yourself up when your ready and we will all be here for you. Welcome!
- At 3:15pm on December 18, 2011, Dianne in Nevada said…
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Paula, but glad you found us. There is caring support and friendship here. 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. You may want to venture into our Chat Room some time, too. I look forward to getting to know you here.
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