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SilenceWell, Christmas is over, and my family has returned home. The house is now so silent; I can actually HEAR it! For some reason this quiet ma… Started by Maxey |
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Jan 2, 2017 Reply by Linda Engberg |
Another Lonely New Year's Eve.Well, this will be my 4 New Year's Eve without my beloved Husband. I go to bed early that night as their is no one to kiss at the stroke of… Started by Linda Engberg |
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Jan 2, 2017 Reply by Linda Engberg |
Made it one year... now what?well... it's been one year since I lost my best friend. Now what? I had always had a feeling that if I could just make it through the year… Started by ShingingLight1967 |
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Jan 1, 2017 Reply by ShingingLight1967 |
Can't handle the HolidaysThis will be my 4th Christmas without my husband. I find myself drinking more beer to ease my pain. I have tried counseling and different m… Started by Linda Engberg |
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Dec 29, 2016 Reply by Elynn m |
AM I THE ONLY ONE?Am I the only one who is experiencing physical symptoms after the death of a loved one?I am experiencing an irregular heartbeat after the d… Started by Denise |
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Dec 26, 2016 Reply by AnneJ |
First ChristmasMy husband died on 6/19/2016, this was Father's Day and exactly one month after his 60th birthday, I can't go into all the co-morbidities w… Started by Denise |
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Remembering My HusbandI'm a new member and still not sure how posting works so I did a screen print of my comment which appeared on my own profile. I'm not sure… Started by Connie Heinle |
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Dec 14, 2016 Reply by AnneJ |
DiscoveryI was out walking the other day, and I looked down at all the leaves swirling around my feet. I stopped and picked one up, and it was lovel… Started by Maxey |
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Dec 13, 2016 Reply by Linda Engberg |
Who am I now?This was my second Thanksgiving without my husband of 55 years. Today I woke up, and I laid in the bed thinking that my life has no meaning… Started by Maxey |
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Dec 6, 2016 Reply by Maxey |
My Anniversary and that anniveraryTomorrow is my 7 year anniversary. I sit here tonight, on the eve of this anniversary not knowing what to do. Tomorrow marks the last tim… Started by ShingingLight1967 |
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Dec 5, 2016 Reply by Elynn m |
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Does anyone else feel pressure to always reply because you're afraid it'll be the last conversation?
Hi everyone. This is my first post here.I lost my brother in December 2024 to an accidental overdose. He passed away suddenly in his sleep. We were only a year and a half apart in age, and he was the closest person I've ever had.One thing I've been struggling with ever since is that I feel an overwhelming pressure to reply to texts and answer calls as soon as I can. If someone messages me and I don't respond right away, my mind starts thinking, "What if something happens to them before I reply?…See More
"Hi Rosa,
First, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Losing someone you love only two days ago is incredibly painful, and it’s understandable that you’re feeling unsure about what to do right now.
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