Hello and Im glad you made the leap to join. I did the same thing lurked for a while before deciding the waters were safe. Im so sorry for your loss and you had to search for a group like this but Im sure you will find much comfort and support here as I have. Dave

I am so sorry for you loss. For me it's been three months since my husband passed and there are times that I'll walk into the room and call out for him because I need to tell him something.

The people here are amazing and I know personally they have helped me so much.

Hugs, Carla

I'm sorry for your loss and your pain. I know all about cooking for two...I usually end up with three servings. But, what the heck, supper, lunch, and freeze the rest for another day.

It truly does not seem possible. They echo through our minds forever...and that's the way it should be...Hope you were able to eat.

Oh my I have something in my eye as well.....glad you have joined us you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about this horrid ordeal we are all goin through. This is the most healing and wonderful place you could come to, to help you along your journey the journey that no on wanted to take that you are not on by choice....welcome my friend ~HUGS~ to you.
Donale

just wanted to say that i am sorry for your loss.
i hope you find some strength and wisdom here.
as to cooking, i still cook for 3, my cat is now the size of a house!!!!!
judi

Welcome to our group. I've found great advice here and feel very free to say anything on my mind to a great group of people who get it. I hope you find comfort here as well.
Peace to your heart. Terry

So sorry for your loss. When our love for someone is so great, it seems like we die inside when they depart. I wish you comfort and peace.

I am sorry for your loss. Glad you decided to join the group.

I still after almost three years talk to my husband. Not as much as I did the first year though. My talking to him now is more in the form of "you know you could help me out here".

Holly

Thanks to all. I was out raking leaves, I find that when I get upset it helps to DO something, the more physical the better. I am careful now though, one day I decided that vacuuming was the needed therapy then, a wayward earring destroyed that idea.
I have a question, I'll admit that I never could "suffer fools gladly" but could usually manage a modicum of civility. Now, however, when some alledgedly well meaning "fool" starts with "I know how you feel, it's just like when my great aunt Tillie's neighbor died" I interrupt and say "no, it's not!". So rude! It kind of makes me angry though, that they think that they know what I'm feeling when they haven't a clue. I'm sure folks here understand, my question, does this anger subside or is it here to stay?
New question, it seems to be traditional here to use a picture of your dearest for your profile, is that correct?

For a long time I had Toms picture posted, and his photo is still there under photos, but I have changed my photo to my girl Hildy because she makes me smile, sometimes I can look at my husbands photo and smile others all I do is cry. You choose what is best for you, as for well meaning freinds that lost Aunt Lulabell they have no idea what it is like to have your enire world and being ripped right out from under you....no one knows till they are there...people mean well but really say anything for they are at a loss of what to say at all....but most of them do mean well..people just have no idea. so forgive yourself if you lose your temper now and again you have earned the right

You can put whatever kind of picture you want on here. There are a lot that have their dogs and cats, kids, something inspirational; what ever you want.

I am sorry for your loss. I am rather new here as well. Mike died four months ago and I gave birth to our 5th child on Nov. 4. I have set Mike's place at the table since his death out of sheer habit. The kids think it is cool.

Maggie.

I am so very sorry for your loss but glad that you have found DS. It is your choice as to what you decide to use for a picture. I use a picture of Jim and me because I want people to know what he looked like. As far as the stupid, inane statements people make in the guise of sympathy.......anything after "I am so very sorry for your loss" is usually not the right thing to say. I hate to admit it but, in the past, I have been guilty of some of those stupid remarks too. Not any more.....not in my lifetime. Kudos to you for even cooking. I pretty much gave that up January 27th........but I would give anything to be able to cook another meal and share it with my beloved. Welcome from another fellow traveler.
Dianne

I am so sorry for the terrible sense of loss that you feel. We have all been there, and for some of us it is still so new. I am so glad that you decided to join. I lost Chris a month ago and I am not sure how I would make it through all of this without the support I have received from my friends on DS. I feel as if I can say anything and it will be received by people that care. I hope you feel the same way. I look forward to hearing from you.
Ronda

I'm using a picture of myself, from 40 years ago, as a tribute to our veterans.

Use any picture you like.

Oh...and welcome to the best group of people, who really understand what it's like to lose the love of your life.

Loran

Glad you found us.....cooking for two isn't the worst part.............it's the eating both meals...............lol.............
We've all stuggled here, been supported here, and encouraged..........it is a good place to be.........
Lori