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WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"I sure hope the second year isn't harder for me, too. Can't even contemplate that.
I am almost 9 months out, and doing pretty well most days. I have a job that keeps me busy and college age offspring still around, so I am not as alone as…"
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Born in the 60s
"Hi Kotkandi, and others new. Sorry you have to be here too. Kotkandi, click on your name at the top of this page to go to your page."
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"I like that idea, Nanrob. We had gotten complacent too, and the diagnosis definitely slapped that out of us. We were just a year from an empty nest, and had postponed vacations and fun. I had no idea that a year later I would lose my husband, turn…"
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"4ever, I am in Utah, there is a local widow's group here, and I know I am looking for new friends to do things with, especially traveling. I will message you some more information.
Hang in there, everyone..."
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"It is almost 6 months since lung cancer ended my husband's life. Much of the time I am doing pretty well, I have a job I love and my college age kids still half living here, so as long as I keep busy I am mostly ok. But still everyday somthing…"
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"Glad you were able to do that, MrsD. When we had our Celebration of Life here for my husband (lung cancer, 40-year smoker) my kids walked right up to friends of ours and told them not to smoke here anymore. I didnt know it til later, my friends told…"
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"Music is definitely a trigger for me. We loved music, especially the Grateful Dead and bands of that era. I can't listen to that right now. But I am discovering all kinds of bands I didn't know about by listening to Pandora channels in…"
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"This discussion is resonating with me too. Three months out. If I stay busy I am ok. For some reason my hardest times are while I am driving, I have time to think and always end up crying on my commute to my one worksite that is an hour away.
I got…"
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"Hey RKK... I know the key thing is not your biggest problem, but I saw in a Lowe's hardware store last week that they were advertising being able to make those kinds of car keys now for more like $50...
All of your stories make me so sad for…"
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"I just love this song. It is somehow upbeat even while questioning everything. You can hear it here: http://www.mtv.com/videos/fun/787203/some-nights.jhtml"
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"I think we have a lot of October birthdays in here. Mine is the 24th. I turn 50. Yay.
Empty nest as of a week ago, hubby gone 9 weeks ago, turning 50. Triple whammy.
Been listening to new music lately, as the music we enjoyed together is too hard…"
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Ronnie left a comment for WeaverWoman
"wow! 9 weeks! The only thing I have to say to you is my own experience. At 9 weeks I decided to stop taking xannax and drinking massive amounts of jack daniels. Now it has been 7 months. One of my favorite books I i found was
I Wasn't…"
WeaverWoman commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"Fixing sprinklers is a BIG victory in my book! W00t!"
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Posted on July 27, 2012 at 3:02am 12 Comments 0 Likes
I just joined this site today, so this is my first post. I noticed that others often post their story, so here's mine. My husband passed away 33 days ago, from lung cancer. We were just short of 25 years together. Even though we knew the statistics, his death felt very sudden just the same.
He was diagnosed in January 2011 with stage 4 lung cancer, when we thought he had pneumonia and he finally went to the doctor. At that time, they were guessing he would only have a few…
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- At 8:57pm on August 29, 2012,
Ronnie said… wow! 9 weeks! The only thing I have to say to you is my own experience. At 9 weeks I decided to stop taking xannax and drinking massive amounts of jack daniels. Now it has been 7 months. One of my favorite books I i found was
I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One.
The title really does not give this book much justice, there is so much more to this book. Hope this helps in any way. love ronnie
- At 12:43am on July 28, 2012, Cspan said…
- I read your story,my husband was also diagnosed in January 2011. I also just joined, I decided (spur of the moment) to go to Camp Widow. It feels like it will be a relief to be surrounded by people who understand
Email me anytime
Claire
- At 7:45am on July 27, 2012,
Joyce said… Welcome Weaverwoman: 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".
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