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irreverentyoungwidow is now friends with wannabmartha, Joyce, Supa Dupa Fresh and mariantym more
Dec 31, 2012
irreverentyoungwidow replied to Robinmo's discussion Is the second year really worse?
"People kept telling me it would be worse and I believed them, so I held my breathe and put my head down and ignored being a widow as much as I could so I could just get through year 2. This made it MUCH worse than year 1, and much worse for me than…"
Dec 29, 2012
irreverentyoungwidow replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion What is the most insensitive thing someone has said to you about your loss?
"At my husband's wake - really this happened - a friend of his sister's - a friend I have never met and never saw again - I insisted on pulling me into a corner so she could tell me "I just want you to know that 5 years of happy…"
Dec 29, 2012
irreverentyoungwidow liked Dianne in Nevada's discussion Do you have any favorite poems or quotes that have helped you?
Dec 29, 2012
irreverentyoungwidow replied to SoulSurfer (Brian)'s discussion Split Pea Soup
"This is a fabulous description. I love the soup, but the analogy is even better!"
Dec 29, 2012
irreverentyoungwidow liked SoulSurfer (Brian)'s discussion Split Pea Soup
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irreverentyoungwidow liked Michaele's discussion Staying connected with the in-laws
Dec 29, 2012
irreverentyoungwidow commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"Flannery, you take your time! You will know when the time is right - and the time is only ever right when you feel ready, when it's the right time for you. I don't remember when I moved his toothbrush - I reclaimed the master suite…"
Dec 29, 2012
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Suddenly widowed

For those widowed suddenly or unexpectedly by any cause. The complementary group is "Long term illness." Yes, you may join both.We now have a "Suddenly widowed" discussion in the PERENNIAL main forum. Q's? Widville@gmail.comSee More
Dec 29, 2012
Supa Dupa Fresh left a comment for irreverentyoungwidow
"Welcome to our community.... I hope we can keep you company on your journey ahead. Please look around a bit and read this basic introduction to the site. You can find more information about how the community works under "Help!" in the…"
Aug 31, 2012
Joyce left a comment for irreverentyoungwidow
"Welcome irreverentyoungwidow: 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…"
Aug 23, 2012
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"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. …"
Aug 22, 2012
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At 10:04am on August 31, 2012,
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Supa Dupa Fresh
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Welcome to our community.... I hope we can keep you company on your journey ahead. Please look around a bit and read this basic introduction to the site. You can find more information about how the community works under "Help!" in the navigation bar, and we'll send you a few newsletters with tips and ideas in the coming weeks. If you need a little more help, go to the Home page and look in the right hand column to see the link to a "Help Desk" form.
We all use the site differently, but we hope you feel comfortable sharing among us in the coming days, weeks, and months.
Big hug!
Supa
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At 7:28am on August 23, 2012, Joyce said…

Welcome irreverentyoungwidow: 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 11:35pm on August 22, 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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