"Shayla,
I am not in your situation, but since you have had basically two significant losses (the death of your mother, and the death of a happy marriage), it might be helpful for you to consider seeing a therapist. At the very least, it will give…"
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Loss of a mom & Unhappily Married
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I just recently lost my mom to cancer, and I have been unhappily married for years. My husband and I married late in life. We married in our mid 30's back in 2013. I'm now 42, and he is almost 44. We…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by bluebird Aug 1, 2020.
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"Hi Shayla,
I am not married at all, but I lost my Mother in April to a five-year battle with vascular dementia.
I do not know anything about being married, much less unhappily married. However, I can tell you that my mom's lost hurts more now…"
"Hi everyone. I lost my mom to cancer May 2020. She fought the battle for 20 months. She was my best friend. Unfortunately, I am UN-HAPPY marriage. We got married late in life. I'm 42, and he's almost 44. We have two children together…"
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Loss of a mom & Unhappily Married
I just recently lost my mom to cancer, and I have been unhappily married for years. My husband and I married late in life. We married in our mid 30's back in 2013. I'm now 42, and he is almost 44. We have two children together (ages 4 and 6).Anyone else out there experience a loss of a parent while being in an unhappy marriage.See More
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- About Me:
- I'm 43, unhappily married. We got married late in life, have been married 7 years, have two children ages 4 and 6, I'm a Christian (Baptist - denomination). I live in Tennessee and am from Alabama.
- About my Loss:
- Lost my mom to cancer this year (2020). She fought the battle for 20 months. I feel like I really need to meet others in a similar situation. Others who are Unhappily married who have recently experienced a loss of a parent. I feel so alone.
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- At 11:04pm on May 16, 2025,
Erica Woodward said…
I need to have a word privately,Could you please get back to me on ( mrs.ericaw1@gmail.com)Thanks.
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Today, I create oil paintings on canvas of loved ones who have passed…"
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