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aussiewidow replied to spudrat's discussion 2 steps back
"I don't think anyone can plan to date and plan to fall in love.
Initially I went out with my new man because I wanted some male company and it was good to go to the movies and have a chat afterwards. It was a couple of months before I realised…"
aussiewidow replied to spudrat's discussion 2 steps back
"Hard to know what's right or wrong sometimes, spudrat.
I guess she just didn't love you enough or didn't understand?
It must be hard for the new partner to deal with the love of the person who died. I have said to the new man in my…"
aussiewidow commented on AlanRRT's blog post Yes, hope matters
"I believe hope is vital. I'm not a fan of the positivity movement because I think it can lead to selfishness, among other things, but hope for the future sustains us.
I have been lucky - incredibly lucky - to meet a man who loves me very much.…"
Paula commented on aussiewidow's blog post I'm happy again and in a relationship sent to me by my John
"Wonderful Wishing you all the best of love!"
aussiewidow commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"I haven't been here for months.
I haven't needed to because my life has been going so much better. Perhaps those of us who are not doing so well are more likely to visit the boards?
Anyway, I have been busy creating a new life for myself…"
aussiewidow commented on aussiewidow's blog post A Bittersweet Birthday - Feb 4
"LaurieR..Feb 4 birthday people are lovely:)
Angie and Mariann...hope is good.
I was rather sad and angry last night, mainly because the inlaws shut the door on me after John died and that hurt emerges at times. David picked up on my hurt,…"
Angie aka Woody's Girl commented on aussiewidow's blog post A Bittersweet Birthday - Feb 4
"Ohhhh! My husband's birthday is Feb 4 too!! You give me hope."
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smallfish1 (Mariann) commented on aussiewidow's blog post A Bittersweet Birthday - Feb 4
"aussiewidow,
So happy you have found love again."
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LaurieR commented on aussiewidow's blog post A Bittersweet Birthday - Feb 4
"hi I had to comment. My birthday is February 4. Happy birthday to your new love and your old love"
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A Bittersweet Birthday - Feb 4
Thought I'd drop by and share my birthday anniversary feelings today. I have found love again with David, born on Feb 4, like my late husband John.Just had a look at photos and videos from John's 65th birthday party on Feb 4 last year while David is out. He looks so sweet, happy and frail. So many memories....I needed to look at those photos.Meanwhile I'm taking David to the movies this afternoon - took him to dinner and a band Saturday night as part of the birthday celebration.No love is the…See More
Hopeful commented on aussiewidow's blog post I'm happy again and in a relationship sent to me by my John
"What a wonderful sign, aussiewidow... that gives me goosebumps :) thank you for sharing your happy experience!"
aussiewidow commented on aussiewidow's blog post I'm happy again and in a relationship sent to me by my John
"Thanks Mariposa - that is very interesting - also Lisa, Suzanne, Hopeful and BlueSnow.
Got backlast night from another short stay on the yacht where I saw another sign that John has had a hand in this.
Tthis man with the same birthday as John…"
Cristina left a comment for aussiewidow
"Sorry it's taken so long for me to respond to your post about the beautiful sign you were given...it always makes me so glad to hear of people's signs. It doesn't cut the pain, but it sure helps. Thanks for sharing this…"
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A Bittersweet Birthday - Feb 4
Posted on February 3, 2013 at 5:29pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
Thought I'd drop by and share my birthday anniversary feelings today. I have found love again with David, born on Feb 4, like my late husband John.
Just had a look at photos and videos from John's 65th birthday party on Feb 4 last year while David is out. He looks so sweet, happy and frail. So many memories....I needed to look at those photos.
Meanwhile I'm taking David to the movies this afternoon - took him to dinner and a band Saturday night as part of the birthday…
Continue I'm happy again and in a relationship sent to me by my John
Posted on December 9, 2012 at 6:23pm 8 Comments 2 Likes
I have a smile on my face.
And it hasn't gone away for a couple of days.
On Saturday night I took the plunge into intimacy with a lovely man who had become a friend and I'm so glad I did:)
I believe he was sent into my life by John.
He has the same birthday - February 4 - which spooked me when I met him (though he is 62 - same age as me and 3 years younger than John).
He's living on a yacht which was one of John's dreams as an adventurous person before he became…
A rare, wonderful afternoon at sea...and a sign
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 8:29pm 10 Comments 2 Likes
I'd always intended to scatter my husband John's funeral flowers at sea. His daughter took his ashes interstate so this was something I wanted to do. I thought it would happen when I'd fixed up the tinnie and trailer - but the most amazing opportunity came up last week that seemed a much better idea. And what happened in terms of a sign was extraordinary.
I was invited on a private trip to Sydney Harbour and back aboard a 200-seater ferry that normally cruises around the Brisbane…
Continue How to stop angry thoughts about relatives and friends when I go to bed?
Posted on October 17, 2012 at 4:50pm 13 Comments 0 Likes
Does anyone further down the track than 5 months have any thoughts about how to stop the anger I feel towards relatives and a former close friend which kept me awake for a while last night and the other night too?
Tried to think about something else but just really stunned by the neglect by these people.
I will raise the issue at grief group next Wednesday but I guess the sadness has been overwhelmed by those angry feelings. I can't believe how uncaring people can be.
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- At 5:47pm on December 10, 2012,
Cristina said… Sorry it's taken so long for me to respond to your post about the beautiful sign you were given...it always makes me so glad to hear of people's signs. It doesn't cut the pain, but it sure helps. Thanks for sharing this precious experience with us. Best wishes to you.
- At 3:38am on October 12, 2012,
chrism said… Hi Ann,thank you for your friend invite,I,m doing ok mostly which is good,I still have the odd wobble but I can honestly say playing music with other people is by far the best therapy there is out there,I,m pleased you are moving forward and making contact with other people who play too and I,m sure you will think the same ,just don,t even think about it, just dive in head first and just feel the music and your strength will return, I can relate to many things you write too such as this negative obsession people have with dates and some even go to the the extreme of dreading the changing seasons,seems such a waste of emotions and time to me but we are all different and I have no right to judge ,but the problem is that still doesn't stop me having opinions and views on everything,to be honest I have to stop myself sometimes from posting things as I feel I would upset too many people with my take on grief etc.
See I,m starting to rant on now ! back to the music,I think I have the link to 96 tears,I will post it on the bottom and hopefully it might work,it is live ,rough and ready but has loads of energy,I think I read somewhere that Australia is the best place for live music as you don,t accept any miming and backing tracks ,it has to be all live and that is how it should be,just play with all your soul and your love for John and you can't go wrong,if you ever would like a chat about music or anything else please don't hesitate to let me know,take care and I hope you have a good day ,Chris
- At 11:07am on July 17, 2012,
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- At 6:09pm on June 30, 2012,
janet said… Hi aussiewidow, I am so sorry for your loss. Welcome to Widowed Village and a group that no one wants to join. I am glad you found us. The people here are all wonderful and caring. Please feel free to contact me should you need help.
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