"wow....didnt you ever need someone to listen to you on a "negative day" and were you never depressed...wow
I used to chat here, but it seemed that all that was being spoken of was the Camps....I am glad they are to help those who can…"
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Samantha (was clare) replied to moderndayjune's discussion Trouble with Inlaws
"I agree , you are the widow...do what feels right for you....my inlaws are now known as outlaws....havent heard from them since one and a half days since my hubby passed...that was 7 months ago....nor have they contected our grown kids..."
Samantha (was clare) commented on moderndayjune's blog post Guilt
"maybe you should just be thankful.....
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Samantha (was clare) commented on PrincessWidowGirl's blog post Kleenex in my Bed
"I have kleenex with lotion : (
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Samantha (was clare) commented on Daisy's blog post Memorial Tattoo
"that is beautiful.....I had tattoos before, but after I took an anniversary card I found where he signed "I love you " and his name and had that put on the inside of my wrist......it helps me and that is all that matters...."
Samantha (was clare) commented on hopedia's blog post Friends and Family move on, me still here alone
"I had and am having the same experience with what I call the two week before and the two week after people...It has been 5 months since my husband passed and I feel pretty much abandoned because no one would listen when I WOULD TRY and tell them…"
Samantha (was clare) commented on SpiritWalker's blog post Grief Cycles
"Thank you for the info, it is very helpful and so true....one thing I am learning though and this hurts a lot...is people (family or not) who you did not get along with before or didnt see eye to eye on things, this tremendous loss probably wont…"
Samantha (was clare) commented on Profe D (Susan)'s blog post JUST WHAT I NEEDED TODAY
"It is beautiful, but I am not there yet either.....today is also 22 weeks, 5 months, 154 days since my Butch died......... : (
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Samantha (was clare) commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's blog post Pet Peeve: Boundaries
"Mrs. D, it is interesting to me that your post about feeling like people pushing the positivity or the God thing a little too forcefully, that issue just came up in another widow support group also...hmmm"
Samantha (was clare) liked bj628(Bonnie)'s blog post A Woman's Spin on Stress
Samantha (was clare) commented on EverydayMorning (Sam)'s blog post Robbie's cardiology appointment
"I hope things get better for you and Robbie.....My son played lacrosse also, 8 years including college.....sending hugs to both ......"
Pat commented on Samantha (was clare)'s blog post More decisions....
"I totally understand your anxiety. I get to do taxes on Valentine's Day with my new tax man. I've never done them during our marriage as my husband loved to do it...and just never got around to my pleas of "someday, I could be the…"
Lisa ( Marielee) commented on Samantha (was clare)'s blog post More decisions....
"Hi Samantha. Totally get this. The first year I had an accountant friend help me - he actually offered and it was a huge help. The last 2 years I have used Turbo Tax. Very easy and the questions walk you through it . My husband always did our taxes…"
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More decisions....
I am so overwhelmed today.....had the benefits meeting at work so have to decide which medical plan option is better, for me....each plan is costing the employee more with less covered and more out of pocket for the employee...sucks...then there is income tax omg......totally lost there, but have asked a few people if they could recomment anyone to help...too over my head for me to figure out...tried to look up some info on the irs website and guess what, couldnt find a understandable…See More
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More decisions....
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 12:15am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I am so overwhelmed today.....had the benefits meeting at work so have to decide which medical plan option is better, for me....each plan is costing the employee more with less covered and more out of pocket for the employee...sucks...then there is income tax omg......totally lost there, but have asked a few people if they could recomment anyone to help...too over my head for me to figure out...tried to look up some info on the irs website and guess what, couldnt find a understandable…
Continue I didn't know that.....
Posted on January 27, 2013 at 10:00pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
In trying to get papers organized, finances figured out, stuff like that, has anyone else found out that things were not what you thought they were (finances, bills, mortgages) and that your love didn't always tell you everything...not that mine was being bad or anything...he just always tried to protect me from things and didnt want me to stress (?)...did this make any sense? Sam
losing my mind......
Posted on January 12, 2013 at 9:56pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I think it would be easier to go insane than to hurt like this......
Hello my sweet Butch.....
Posted on January 9, 2013 at 7:17pm 2 Comments 1 Like
I finally found the pictures of the early years......I also found a box of anniversary cards, I actuallly laughed when I found that we had bought each other the same card on different years, it was a silly card about knowing that we are not perfect, but love each other anyway.......we were so in sync (sp) with each other we picked out the same card, would get dressed and somehow be color coordinated without trying and would know what the other was going to say so much I joked that pretty…
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- At 7:20pm on November 29, 2012,
janet said… So very sorry you were treated that way Clare. I feel so fortunate I guess to not have any dealings with my family, no phone call when he passed to say I am sorry for your loss, nada. They just don't get it until they have to go through it.
Hugs being sent your way.
- At 11:26am on October 16, 2012,
wannabmartha said… So sorry for the reason that you’re here but glad you’ve joined us. You’ll find insight, understanding and support here at Widowed Village. We’re traveling the same road together some further down the road than others. Join a group when you’re ready to get better connected. Participate in a forum and/or chat anytime. If you have questions, feel free to ask. There is always someone around willing to help.
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