"ughh I'm only at 7 1/2 months since my John died hoping it will get better with time but like you it hasn't. Actaully I've been feeling worse these last weeks- hoping that's a phase. It feels like it just happened and last week I…"
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flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"Widow38. I am so sorry your sister feels that way. It can't make this any easier for either of you. I have been thinking about your post and how to respond because I have unfortunately experienced both divorce and the death of my beautiful…"
onmyown left a comment for flannery
"So sorry for your loss. I know the pain is like no other. It just hurts. I hope you will be able to find peace. You are in my prayers. Thinking of you this morning.
Jen"
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"Thank you Gary. Its' true what you say about these grief episodes and the desire for a fast forward button. So many times I've wished for that button just to ease the process a little."
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"It's been 6 1/2 months and I'm finding it harder than at two months but the day to day that must happen seems to be masking my own grief to me so that sometimes even I don't know just how bad…"
Patcpoo left a comment for flannery
"I have been going back and forth about our house too. We lived here for 32 years but every thing here makes me cry..i have decided to sell and move by my kids. I live on acreage and its a lot of work. I think in order for me to start over i need to…"
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"I'm so glad others are talking about what to do with the house. I've been thinking of selling ours. It just feels like I would have a fresher start somewhere else. Where I wasn't reminded that this is where John worked and talked to…"
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"You should be able to get a copy at the courthouse of whatever county he died in. that is the general rule in the United States. Is he listed on the birth certificate? If so your daughter is also his next of kin…"
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"Love the acronym and it is so correct! I too look too see who they are talking about. John loved community theater and was in lots of plays and always said I should be too, that I would be a good actress...I never did but I guess…"
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"I read that it is very common to regress around nine months. So much so that there are several scientific articles written about. No one knows why really but it happens across ages and cultures. Thank you for understanding that sometimes getting up…"
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"I feel like I am going backward. I feel so overwhelmed and scared. I even found myself back in my robe today. I'm scared too because I haven't been this way for a few months but now...I worry I will never feel better, that the new normal…"
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"Today is four months one third of year has gone. I can't believe it. It still hurts so much that sometimes I find myself taking deep shuddery breathes that hurt literally hurt as I try to do this work! I just miss him so much I don't know…"
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Born in the 70s
"Oh my gosh! I had a similar experience and it was a lunch too! At first I thought it was just hanging out talking about grief-his son died several years ago but he insisted on picking me, paying and…"
flannery commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Born in the 70s
"sally, I know, it is hard for me to think that if I were to be fortunate enough to live as long as my grandparents that would be forty years or so alone. Mostly I'm pretty introverted so it doesn't always…"
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- At 11:07am on April 2, 2013,
onmyown said… So sorry for your loss. I know the pain is like no other. It just hurts. I hope you will be able to find peace. You are in my prayers. Thinking of you this morning.
Jen
- At 8:30pm on March 22, 2013,
Patcpoo said… - I have been going back and forth about our house too. We lived here for 32 years but every thing here makes me cry..i have decided to sell and move by my kids. I live on acreage and its a lot of work. I think in order for me to start over i need to be away from this house. It is a huge decision but i think for me it has to be this way..good luck
- At 9:20pm on October 14, 2012,
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- At 10:53pm on October 13, 2012,
Joyce said… Welccome flannery: 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".
- At 10:42pm on October 13, 2012,
Dianne in Nevada said… 
I'm so sorry for your loss, flannery, but you've found a wonderful place for support and friendship. Here's a good place to start: Basic Site InfoJoin the Groups that fit you to connect to others with similar experiences. Take a look at our Forum discussions where you'll find meaningful conversations taking place. Those 'chirps' you hear when you're in Widowed Village mean people are talking in the Chat Room; stop in some time and join the conversations. I look forward to getting to know you here.
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