A roll in the hay?
November 4, 2009 7:26pm
I had coffee with a male friend today. He had been a friend of Shawn's for several years before I was in the picture. I was totally …
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About Me
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About Me
I'm lost. I'm 50 years old. My husband completed suicide December 22, 08. I'm a breast cancer survivor. I've worked as a kitchen manager for 14 years. I had spinal surgery June 2, 2009 and I recently filed bankruptcy.
I'm lost. I'm 50 years old. My husband completed suicide December 22, 08. I'm a breast cancer survivor. I've worked as a kitchen manager for 14 years. I had spinal surgery June 2, 2009 and I recently filed bankruptcy.
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Interests
My children; Shannon 32, Johnnie 31 and Evamarie 21. My grandchildren; Jasmine 15, Andrew 11, Josiah and Jordan are twins 8. I have a Irish Wolfhound/Lab mix his name is Bigby (rescue dog) and a ball python(Mitch). I love music, cooking and reading.
My children; Shannon 32, Johnnie 31 and Evamarie 21. My grandchildren; Jasmine 15, Andrew 11, Josiah
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Recent Activity
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35 hugs given, 20 journal comments, 19 hugs received, 3 photo comments
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Journal
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Today
November 3, 2009 10:26pm
I finally received my tax refund for 2008. The 1st check included my husaband's name and I was unable to cash it at my bank. I …
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To all my friends......
October 11, 2009 2:53am
I'm sorry for being away so long. I thought the "really bad days" were behind me. But, in reality, those "bad days" seem to …
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Dear God
August 7, 2009 3:27pm
Dear God,
In the past weeks, months, years,
my life has changed dramatically.
My loved one made a decision,
I wish he had …
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I copied this is from my dear sister Jammie's blog
August 5, 2009 4:26am
A Great Story (from my sister's blog)It developed after I was born sometime. You see I grew up with my brothers only. My sister Debbie is …
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Hugbook
Chicken Soup
Hope you are feeling better Debbie
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Feeling great! I just got back home from Montana after visiting my oldest son.
Rainbow
Hi Debbie, Thanks for the encouragement. The house is starting to take shape, but it's taking me a while to get through the papers. Hope you have agreat weekend. Christine
Ray of Sunshine
Isn't our Judy the BEST?? Love you too, Deb, the Genester
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Debbie - loved your comment on all our comments! You seem to have worked through the "offer" very well and i am glad you wrote about it as it has helped us all think about the what if... Love and hugs. John
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Support Groups
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Partner/SpouseMy husband completed suicide December 22,2008.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- I don't know if this "works", but sometimes I just have to cry.
- Grief Counseling Not Working
- My counselor does not know what it feels like to lose a loved one to suicide.
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Pets Working / Worked
- My husband gave our two Borzoi away before taking his life. I now have an Irish Wolfhound/Lab mix (rescue dog). I love him!
- Poetry Somewhat Helpful
- It keeps me from running the "what if's" over and over in my mind.
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Reading Somewhat Helpful
- Takes my thoughts somewhere else for a short time. It's hard to stay focused.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- If I didn't have my family and friends, I'm not sure I'd be here.
- Support Groups Somewhat Helpful
- Survivors of suicide support group. Everyone in this group has lost a loved one to suicide.
- Talking Working / Worked
- It's terrible to see someone else experiencing the same pain you have. But, It helps to find out, that what you're feeling is normal.
- Time Working / Worked
- I don't feel suicidal anymore. I don't think I'll ever get over it, but I will get through it!
Close Widows & Widowers
My husband completed suicide December 22, 2008. I am looking for support and encouragement. I'm also hoping I can give others a promise for better days.
Treatments
- Grief Counseling Not Working
Open Families & Friends Affected By Suicide
My husband completed suicide December 22, 2008. Shawn was a Marine and served in VietNam. He struggled with drug addiction until the day he took his life.
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
Open Breast Cancer
Diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2004. Triple negative. Finished treatments in 2005.
Treatments
- Adriamycin Working / Worked
- Chemotherapy Working / Worked
- Radiotherapy Working / Worked
- Surgery Working / Worked
- Taxotere Working / Worked
