Widows & Widowers Support Group

This community is dedicated to those who have lost a husband, wife, or partner. Anything is open for discussion here, with the hope that we can focus on grief, bereavement, life after loss, and continuing on after a great loss.

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spankysluv 03/01/2018

My name is Leslie. I lost the love of my life, for 45 years, on December 19th, 2017. I also lost my mother on March 28th, 2017. Both of them to cancer. To say this year sucked, is an understatement. I've lurked for the past month and have found you all to be very compasionate, caring and kind. I found great relief reading many of your posts. I learned I wasn't losing my mind and what I'm feeling is normal and ok. Never in a million years did I think I'd be joing a group such as this. I wish none of us had to walk this path and I'm so so sorry for everyone's loss.

Leslie

Rick51 03/01/2018

Sorry your here, and welcome at the same time.

raininseattle 03/01/2018

Sorry for your losses Leslie. I hope you find understanding and comfort here amongst us. Feel free to read the various topics here, and if and when you feel like venting, we are here for you.

spankysluv 03/01/2018

Sorry your here as well, Rick. I've read many of your posts and can relate to many of them. Thanks for the welcome.

spankysluv 03/01/2018

Thank you for the welcome raininseattle & Met1974. There were many topics I wanted to participate in but wasn't a member so I fixed that. I'm sure I'll be venting, rain. My life is nuts right now so look out. lol

raininseattle 03/01/2018

Let it rain.
Some of us live on the East coast (raininseattle is just a handle), and it's a good day if we can get a few hours of shut-eye.

myhusbandisanangel 03/01/2018

Hello Leslie, we are all here for you and I am so sorry for your loss.

nell79 03/01/2018

Welcome Leslie and yes it sucks! Together on this site we support and understand each other-welcome!

bayoured 03/01/2018

Hi Leslie glad you stuck around. I am sorry for the loss that brought you here but glad you found us.Welcome

Kimberlina 03/01/2018

Sorry for your losses. I too come in here and lurk and understand how knowing that you are not alone on this journey. Just seeing the compassion in here helps. Take care

KittyKai 03/01/2018

A few years ago I lost a beloved daughter in law to Liver cancer. TWO WEEKS LATER my own daughter died of acute alcoholism. I lost my beloved husband in 2008. Just recently I lost two old friends and have two more with terminal cancer.

Life goes on, we adjust. That is the only way, or you lead a miserable life. Do things that make you happy! BE GOOD TO YOURSELF. Go on a cruise. Make new friends!

From someone who has been there and survived!

KK

regwin 03/01/2018

Welcome Leslie. I'm sorry for the loss of your Mom and your love of 45 years. I can relate. I lost my husband of 40 years, then a month later to the day I lost my sister. I was consoled by a dream I had of them talking and laughing like old times.
It's still very recent. Take care of yourself. Hugs, Dolores

jmk1973 03/02/2018

Hi, Leslie. I lost my husband of 33 yrs. twelve years ago. I remarried briefly, but he turned out to be a cheater, so now I am alone again. It is hard to find friends or people who understand, so this site is a blessing. I also lost my only son six years ago. I joined the group "for moms only" and it is also a great group. I am just now coming back to the widows and widowers group, after a long absense. I know you will find lots of supportive people here...

spankysluv 03/03/2018

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I really appreciate it. I have found great relief knowing that the things I'm feeling, experiencing (brain fog/exhaustion) is normal. Thanks for sharing.

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