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Started this discussion. Last reply by carolynne Apr 24. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Hi friends,Many of you have been asking for a little more support in using the site. Our volunteers will stop by this discussion and answer your questions.Don't forget these other ways to get help…Continue
Tags: help, technical, technical support,, help desk,
Started this discussion. Last reply by stonetemplepilots Nov 11, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
What are you feeling today? Is the fall foliage (if you live in an area where trees color!) and back to school stuff and pumpkin-flavored everything stir in you happy memories or sad ones?The Breast…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tone alone Nov 22, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi folks, thought I would post this article with a great summary of the basic information about grieving children. Interested to hear what you all think. This is also a terrific resource for you to…Continue
Tags: kids, children's grief,, parenting
Started this discussion. Last reply by kshy Oct 31, 2012. 45 Replies 0 Likes
The movie "Bucket List" came out AFTER…Continue
Tags: retirement, plans, financial, personal finance, travel
Started this discussion. Last reply by Su Oct 18, 2012. 35 Replies 0 Likes
Are you planning a vacation -- or does that seem too overwhelming this year?Share your memories of summers past, or thoughts about new traditions you might start... or perhaps just the dread of…Continue
Tags: vacations, memorials, Memorial Day, July 4th, August
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Questions about Camp Widow West Coast? Camp Widow West will be held August 10-12 in San Diego, CA. Scores of Widowed Village members have attended and can share information about the event, and those…Continue
Tags: events, camp widow
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Do you sometimes feel like most people here had perfect relationships, and you didn't? Do you think sometimes grieving people put their late loved ones on pedestals or "forget" the hard times? Maybe…Continue
Tags: counseling, marital issues, imperfect
Started this discussion. Last reply by SheriAnne Aug 6, 2012. 34 Replies 1 Like
Questions about Camp Widow? Michele Neff Hernandez and her terrific supporting board members will stop by periodically to answer your questions and share ideas. Folks who have attended in earlier…Continue
Tags: events, camp widow
Started this discussion. Last reply by kimkirt (KK) Feb 17, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Please reply below in this discussion area to share your experiences, then and now, that are "called" by this time of year, which will be open all month (or until I start the next "seasonal" sharing…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Supa Dupa Fresh Jan 6, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This is a concise article about a topic that is very hard to read for those of us whose kids were young when our partner died.…Continue
Tags: science, depression, parenting
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Posted on February 13, 2013 at 11:00am 33 Comments 3 Likes
I'm participating in the Widowed Blog Hop this month. Be sure to check out the other participants and leave them some comment love. For the largest list of blogs by Widowed folks, check my blog roll here. To add yours to the list,…
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I'm participating in the Widowed Blog Hop this month. Be sure to check out the other participants and leave them some comment love. For the largest list of blogs by Widowed folks, check my blog roll here. To add yours to the list,…
ContinuePosted on February 13, 2013 at 10:30am 3 Comments 2 Likes
A long time ago, I wrote this post in draft. It didn't get very far.
But the topic is MY NUMBER ONE TIP for how to help a widowed person: SAY THEIR NAME. And it's also why I HATE that everyone ELSE thinks the number one…
Hi there,
Thanks for the "friending." I am not on Face Book, so am a bit slow with social media, but will no doubt find my way around here. I lost my Kathi in August of 2010, and while the searing pain is no longer present, a constant pall of sadness remains. Treh CancerCare board was a life saver, but it times out after two years. Glad this board is here.
best,
Mike L.

Sue said… Hi Supa...thanks for friending and for this site. Will not be making it to camp. So disappointed but hope you all have a great time.
Profe D (Susan) said… Supa.....someone said that you had STFU cards to print out!!! Where where where!?!?! I need them! :)

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LostCactus (WoodyC) said… Hi Supa, thanks for the friend request. I'm at the crossroads of life searching for peace and harmony once again. I've been wondering and searching for a place to meet others that know and live with the heart aches and pains of losing a spouse. I look forward to talking with you in the chat area someday. Take Care! Keep Smiling
Woody
LarryB said… Hi all. I'm new too. Wife passed 1-22 after 17 years of illness and a wonderful 46 year marriage.
I serve as the president of The Well Spouse Association, an international support organization for the spouses and partners of the chtronically ill or injured. 33% of our members are former well spouse, having already lost their spouse. Of the 14 members of my local support group 8 are now widowed.
One of my previous members, Sherbear, told me about this group and I decided to check it out.
So thanks for beuing here and I hope to spend some time with you.
Right now I am afraid I must return to the endless paperwork necessitated by my change in status to a widower.
See you soon
Larry
Angel1 said… I have reading alot of the things that are said on the chat,alot of times I just sit back and watch.It really sad to hear every thing that other ones are going through,every body has there own stories and what they have gone through and still what they are going through.Every body is hurting in there own way.All of us will take one day at a time and that is the only way all of will learn how to deal with what we have to face every day.I am really glad that I have met all the different people just sad how I had to meet all of you.
Angel1 said… My husband passed away December 11 2010 from Melanoma cancer,He got it in 2006 he went through and exstensive surgery he beat it,then then in 2009 it came back had another surgery but they did not get it all and passed in 2010 ,we had been married since 1969,he was 16 and I was 17,he was my only love I miss him so much Angel 1 my name is Diane
Angel1 said… This is Angel 1-diane I am so glad that I found this website,it is my new go to I really enjoy talking to the members that are going through the same thing that I am. Other people try and help you through the bad days but they have not went through what we all have, and dont really get it.
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