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New forum member, trying to "find my way"

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rainy (Misty) Feb 7. 8 Replies

I was just recently accepted as a new member of this website. I lost my beloved wife a bit over 18 months ago. It was quite a "hill to climb" for me to make a "leap of faith" to put my very personal…Continue

 

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frankenpickle replied to soulmate's discussion If you could choose one song to express how you feel after the death of your spouse what would it be?
"vintage56(barb)-  Thank you SO much for posting! I absolutely LOVE The Seekers, and this is one I'd never heard. Bless you."
Feb 8
frankenpickle replied to soulmate's discussion If you could choose one song to express how you feel after the death of your spouse what would it be?
"A bit after my beloved Lynne passed, a friend sent me a youtube link of a song by an amazing artist I'd not been aware of- Jason Isbell. Do a "youtube" search of "Isbell vampires". The song is "fall to your knees, WAIL,…"
Feb 7
Rainy (Misty) replied to frankenpickle's discussion New forum member, trying to "find my way"
":)  Make lots of memories with your Grands!  My Granddaughters have been a joy to me since Jerry passed away.  "
Feb 7
frankenpickle replied to frankenpickle's discussion New forum member, trying to "find my way"
"Many Thanks for your kind reply. I have OK days and bad days, but as time marches on, there are more OK and fewer bad. I suppose that's likely how it is for many of us here. Have very few "really good" days. One really good day was…"
Feb 1
Rainy (Misty) replied to frankenpickle's discussion New forum member, trying to "find my way"
"Hi Frankinpickle, I'm so sorry for your loss.  It sounds as if you have the right sort of mindset to keep plugging through the ups and downs of grief.  Just to reassure you this is a "safe" place for your thoughts and…"
Feb 1
Frank replied to frankenpickle's discussion New forum member, trying to "find my way"
"Hi Frankenpickle, Than you for your note.  It is probably one of the hardest things anyone might have to do is to tell the Doctors and Nurses to please stop.  It means giving up all hope. It is so final.  We all hang onto…"
Jan 27
frankenpickle replied to frankenpickle's discussion New forum member, trying to "find my way"
"Frank- So sorry for your loss (but after all, that's why we're all here). I was with my wife in the hospital, she had specified that she wanted to be resuscitated, but after 3 "flatlines" and 3 revivals the nurse took me aside…"
Jan 27
Frank replied to frankenpickle's discussion New forum member, trying to "find my way"
"Hi Frankenpickle, Welcome to WV.  We are all sorry you find yourself here, but honestly, here is the best place to be.  My wife, Susan, died suddenly. She went to sleep on a Sunday night and did not wake up Monday morning.  We'd…"
Jan 26
frankenpickle replied to frankenpickle's discussion New forum member, trying to "find my way"
"My wife was only 59 when she passed, but had been in declining health for a few years. Bunch of medical problems, but what finally claimed her was pulmonary hypertension, after 29 extremely hard days in the hospital with associated pneumonia.…"
Jan 26
DIVA70 replied to frankenpickle's discussion New forum member, trying to "find my way"
"So sorry for your loss. Like so many of us we never imagined ourselves having need of this type of forum ….but here we are and I for one am thankful. I am in reality an introvert so for me to 'expose" myself like this shows just how…"
Jan 26
frankenpickle posted a discussion

New forum member, trying to "find my way"

I was just recently accepted as a new member of this website. I lost my beloved wife a bit over 18 months ago. It was quite a "hill to climb" for me to make a "leap of faith" to put my very personal info (& that of my late wife) out there on the internet. I am very much NOT a "tech guy". For me to give out my very personal data that I had to do in order to become a member here says how very much I'd like to communicate, to have support, from those who are in a similar situation to…See More
Jan 26
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frankenpickle replied to Canshifter's discussion What is the most insensitive thing someone has said to you about your loss?
"About 6 weeks after I lost my beloved wife of 34 years, a (male) co-worker said- "You are gonna have a hard time getting laid if you keep wearing that wedding band". I glared at him, replied- "Thanks for the pointer". He mumbled-…"
Jan 20
judy left a comment for frankenpickle
"Hi Frankenpickle, Welcome to Widowed Village. I am very sorry for your loss, but happy that you found us. You will find caring, loving support and friendship here.   Here's the best place to start: Need help using the site?…"
Jan 20

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At 5:40am on January 20, 2019, judy said…

Hi Frankenpickle,

Welcome to Widowed Village. I am very sorry for your loss, but happy that you found us. You will find caring, loving support and friendship here.

 

Here's the best place to start: Need help using the site? Ask here!  You can join the Groups that fit you to connect to others with similar experiences. Share your story. Take a look at our Forum discussions where you'll find meaningful conversations taking place.  Come in the chat room which is available 24/7 to you.  I look forward to getting to know you and support you through your journey.

 
 
 

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