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Big hug!
Supa
site founder and admin

You will find your way ... just give it some time. Acceptance is necessary, but tough to get to. I was like you ... we did everything together, so I've been alone a lot. No family here; most friends disappeared during the long cancer battle. It hasn't been easy, but I'm making it. I've spent a lot of time here in Widville as it has helped me to read others' stories and learn that what I've felt is not unique. I finally got to the point where I forced myself out the door on the weekends (I do quite well at work; everyone there thinks I've 'moved on' LOL).  I bought tickets to the Broadway series at our new performing arts center. I even went alone to one of the shows when a friend had to cancel at the last minutes. And you know - it was ok. I did it.  I've attend 3 Camp Widows ... highly recommend you do that if you can. We'll be in Myrtle Beach in April. And I just returned from Brave Girl Camp in Idaho. A huge 'out of my comfort zone' thing but what a blessing that was!  The best gift I've given myself.

So know that it's completely normal for you to have these feelings, to feel lonely, to miss him desperately. We've walked the path before you. You will survive. You will find your way. Keep talking to us here - it helps.

Welcome Stunned: 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".