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.
I hate being the one who needs help with this anxiety and depression.. I am glad to have you all who share these thoughts with me I love to comment and make posts. it helps me and I hope I help you. My mother taught me to help those in need sadly I've been overwhelmed with my wifes sickness for many years and it was hard to find the time.. I think I might try to join a soup kitchen or something in town. I think that I would find joy in that.
silverfoxwife
It is good to express yourself here and to help others. It is a very good idea to volunteer in a soup kitchen or a charity organization of your choice.
barbarame
You will. Putting yourself out there to help others works better to relieve the pain of loss that anything else I know. You are very welcome to come forward with your needs and feelings too. Let us give you a hand too, and a listening ear. We are on this road together remember. It reminds me of Pilgrims Progress - very different people who have a common goal who share with each other on the way. That was written by Chaucer, the first person ever to write in the Engish of his day. Before that, English was a spoken language but the writing language was Greek or Latin. I think some modern versons are now available - old English is very difficult to read. ((HUGS)) on the way. I will share my bread and ale with you too. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
NewRoadsForMe
Helping others is one of the best helps in feeling alive again after our losses. At first I just wanted to hunker down and have the world go away. After some time in isolation, I began to reach out to see what kind of world I had to work with. As I thought about various ways to help others, I wasn't too enthusiastic, just committed to do it. To my surprise, I found that I loved doing volunteer work and I made some new friends as well. When I lie down at night after a good day of helping others, I feel content and happy that the day happened. Good for you to go in this direction that will not only help others but help yourself as well. Cheers!
alliepoo
This site is such a good place to share as no one understands if they haven't lived this new life.
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