"I have heard you're a strong woman, you'll figure out how you fit eventually. I've never had anyone say I wouldn't be able to go through this like you. They probably are thinking I need to pull myself…"
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"Your So Strong"..really?? - if this happened to you - you would be strong too
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rainy (Misty) Jan 25. 9 Replies 0 Likes
i get tired from the response...."Oh your so strong, I wouldn't be able to go thru this like you"Are you kidding me People....really....I get a badge of strongness cause I am making it. I am sorry…Continue
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Rainy (Misty) replied to wackywidow's discussion "Your So Strong"..really?? - if this happened to you - you would be strong too
Rainy (Misty) replied to wackywidow's discussion "Your So Strong"..really?? - if this happened to you - you would be strong too
"Wackywidow, I had to laugh at your bathroom. I could have said the exact thing!"
Rainy (Misty) replied to wackywidow's discussion "Your So Strong"..really?? - if this happened to you - you would be strong too
"Good one!"
Hopesmom replied to wackywidow's discussion "Your So Strong"..really?? - if this happened to you - you would be strong too
"I saw this on facebook and I liked it. It says... I don't know how you do it. And the response...I didn't know I had a choice."
bj628(Bonnie) replied to wackywidow's discussion "Your So Strong"..really?? - if this happened to you - you would be strong too
"Yes, I also get "tired" of the your so strong. Usually say well it's not like I had a choice. or I'm doing the best I can. I too miss the whiskers in the sink, the toothpaste spatters, the underwear about 3 inches…"
wackywidow replied to wackywidow's discussion "Your So Strong"..really?? - if this happened to you - you would be strong too
"I totally agree that it is the choice of - a conscious decision to heal...or should I say a deliberate decision...cause it still sucks but the carpet needs vacumned - my car resembles a purse on wheels and my bathroom is in a state I never could of…"
Dianna489 replied to wackywidow's discussion "Your So Strong"..really?? - if this happened to you - you would be strong too
"Right after my husband died, I saw this on facebook "you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have". Being 'strong' doesn't mean that I wanted my husband to die, nor does it mean that…"
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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…"
wackywidow commented on Suz's blog post Jud's Burial This Saturday...
"I love it very much....you will be able to read it.....so poignant for all of us...the words"
wackywidow commented on gcortez55's blog post ideas not fully understood yet.
"i liked your thoughts....thanks for sharing"
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wackywidow commented on Soaring Spirits's group Widowed in 2012
"Chez2all
I love that last sentence....safely to our new life with our minds intact and our memories in our hears.....thanks"
wackywidow commented on EverydayMorning (Sam)'s photo
Holding Hands
"Oh how I wish I had thought of that....my husband had huge strong hands....i love your picture so much..."
MsKris12 replied to wackywidow's discussion "Your So Strong"..really?? - if this happened to you - you would be strong too
"My "pat" response is: "I don't have a choice. Curling up in a ball in the corner is not an option."
At this point I usually will turn the conversation back around to be about them and the conversation takes off…"
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- At 6:33am on July 17, 2012,
VOLUNTEERSoaring Spirits said… 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.
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- At 7:17pm on June 24, 2012,
Suz said… thank you!
happy to be your friend!
Suz
- At 6:06pm on June 24, 2012,
Joyce said… Welcome wackywidow: I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad you found your way to this site. I know 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 11:50am on June 24, 2012,
Dianne in Nevada said… 
I'm so very sorry for your loss, wackywidow, but glad you found us. There is caring support and friendship here. 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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