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  • About Me

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    copingmom

    Female, 47
    MA, USA
    Member since February 19, 2008

    • About Me

      I am a widow with 1 child. Started working full time again doing ok, but could use encouragement.

      I am a widow with 1 child. Started working full time again doing ok, but could use encouragement.

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    • Try this recipe!!

      Mood September 22, 2008 7:29am

      OK all you weight conscious folks! Try this recipe! Sent to me from a friend in Vermont, it's only 50 calories for 1/4 of the 8x8" pan that …

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      From Sandie203 September 16

      Hi Nancy! So good to hear from you! Glad to hear things are going well for you also, thats great. Hope the job is going well also. Keep in touch!

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      From Sandie203 May 14

      That is great news! Congrats. Things are good with Rob and I. Still nothing permanent but we see eachother all the time. We got the bathroom done, it looks great! Glad to hear things are going well with you. Keep in touch!

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      From Sandie203 May 11

      Hi there, great to hear from you!! Hope all is going well. Things are going pretty good here. Busy busy! Hope you are finding some time for fun with all the work you have been doing. Take care Nancy! Love Sandie

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      From Sandie203 March 21

      Hi Nancy, great to hear from you. Rob and I are both doing great. Getting ready to finally start my bathroom project I have been putting off tomorrow. Hope all is going well with your new job! Dont forget to have some fun!!! Hugs and Love to ya. Sandie

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      From Chipsbrokenheart February 19

      Hope your finding yourself safe, healthy and emotionally comfortable. Peace be to you Chip

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Widows & Widowers

      My husband died in his sleep of a heart attack. He had high blood pressure for some time, but also had other problems he ignored.

      Treatments

      Grief Counseling Somewhat Helpful
      I know everything is normal, but doesn't make it easier.
    • Close Healthy Relationships

      I tend to think too far into the future which ruins good relationships. Need to learn to live for today.

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      Living for today requires lots of this!
      Talking Working / Worked
      Talking always works.
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      Widowed in Oct 2006, have 1 14 yr old child.

      Treatments

      Reading Somewhat Helpful
      Books have helped me to understand why I feel the way I do, doesn't make it easier, but more tolerable.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      I have 3 friends who have been/are where I am, 1 is moving on, 1 has moved on, 1 is still where I am. Have 1 friend who is divorced, yet she understands.
      Talking Working / Worked
      Communication with others who have been where I am, very helpful
      Time Working / Worked
      They say time heals all wounds. We'll see.
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Partner/Spouse

      Lost my husband of 16 yrs 2 yrs ago...getting better but can always use support.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      sometimes still...does it ever stop...
      Getting Angry Not Working
      Not worth it.
      Grief Counseling Somewhat Helpful
      Doesn't make it easier knowing it's all normal.
      Helping Others Working / Worked
      Joined a church, constantly seeing others in worse situations, it could be worse!
      Keeping Busy Working / Worked
      Definitely!
      Reading Working / Worked
      A big yes for this one too!
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Friends are a big help & distraction.
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      Helps to talk to people who understand...
      Talking Working / Worked
      LOVE to talk!
      Time Working / Worked
      Not sure if time heals, or if time just makes you forget more.
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