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Potter commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Born in the 50s
"Yesterday a lady who I know that is a golf pro and teaches golf here in Knoxville , came and took all my husbands golf clubs and some other stuff.  She said she would find a good home for them and was honored I thought of her for this. She…"
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Potter commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2013
"Just had another melt down tonight.  Jim and I use to watch this show that was on for a couple months in the summer or this time of year on Showtime called the BIG C.  Jim just like it because it was so off the wall but was true also,…"
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CharliesGirl commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"Suz, Mrs.D and kinigenie, I don't post on here much anymore. Charlie died April 9, 2012. I would have followed close behind had I not begun to receive signs and very livid dreams from him. In September I saw a medium. I know Charlie came to me…"
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AmyN commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"I'm 20 months out, and I still don't know...I HATE this!"
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Joellen commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Born in the 50s
"lizbeth4. at this point I do not know why my sister is the way she is. perhaps she is waiting for me to constantly call her instead of her calling me.  I did call her a couple times in the beginnin even had her over for dinner so I did not have…"
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Suz commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"Mrs. D. and kinigenie, I talked to a medium about eight months after I lost Jud and found it really helpful. She truly knew things only he and I knew. I have told several people....some are really supportive and some look at me like I am nuts. I…"
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lizbeth4 commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Born in the 50s
"My 7 year old Grandson is spending the night with me.  Thank goodness!  He is such a joy and it makes me feel better being around him.  Joellen, 2 days after my Husband died my Sister said some pretty ugly things to me.  Our…"
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lizbeth4 commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2013
"Dusty, I like your post.  I am  doing the best I can today also, and that is all I can expect."
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Supa Dupa Fresh's Discussions

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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

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October Triggers: "Pinktober," cancers, and other signs of fall...

Started this discussion. Last reply by stonetemplepilots Nov 11, 2012. 3 Replies

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

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Parenting: "Letting Children Share in Grief," New York Times

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tone alone Nov 22, 2012. 2 Replies

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

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Summer: your feelings, memories, and expectations

Started this discussion. Last reply by Su Oct 18, 2012. 35 Replies

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

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Camp Widow WEST Coast 2012 -- Q&A by Soaring Spirits Board members

Started Apr 9, 2012 0 Replies

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

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Was your relationship less than perfect?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Jan 8. 97 Replies

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

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Camp Widow 2012 Q&A

Started this discussion. Last reply by SheriAnne Aug 6, 2012. 34 Replies

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

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Open Thread: February, Valentine's Day, winter weather...

Started this discussion. Last reply by kimkirt (KK) Feb 17, 2012. 14 Replies

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

Tags: February, seasons, seasonal, holidays, valentine

Article: Loss of a parent and depression in children

Started this discussion. Last reply by Supa Dupa Fresh Jan 6, 2012. 1 Reply

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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Awkward: A conversation in year 6 of widowhood

Posted on March 13, 2013 at 5:16pm 4 Comments

First grade assignment. (She's a much better writer…
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Pet Peeve: Boundaries

Posted on February 13, 2013 at 11:00am 33 Comments

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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Kevin's salad (recipe)

Posted on February 13, 2013 at 10:30am 1 Comment

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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Say his name: the #1 tip, and my reality

Posted on February 13, 2013 at 10:30am 3 Comments





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…

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At 10:25pm on April 21, 2013, Tin_Woodman said…

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.

 

 

At 11:50pm on April 17, 2013, 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.

At 9:31pm on March 16, 2013, Profe D (Susan) said…

Supa.....someone said that you had STFU cards to print out!!!  Where where where!?!?!  I need them!  :)

At 5:42am on March 1, 2013, Jpswife(Cathy) said…
Thankyou for ALL the encouragement you give ;). Cathy
At 5:41am on March 1, 2013, Jpswife(Cathy) said…
Thankyou for ALL the encouragement you give ;). Cathy
At 6:32pm on February 26, 2013, 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

At 6:05pm on February 19, 2013, 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

 

At 5:23pm on February 19, 2013, 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.

At 1:55pm on February 12, 2013, 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

At 1:48pm on February 12, 2013, 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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