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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cliffskat 04/25/2017

Hi Everybody,

Once in awhile in the past we have done a Roll Call post to see who is here and why/how we got here. It's been sometime since we did one, and I thought now might be a good time to let others know you're here and why. That and apparently we're back up to 2,000 members!

Please don't post any last names or your kids' names - those should be kept private for your safety - this is a public forum.

I will start:

I am Cliffskat, my name is Martha, I lost my husband Cliff to an unexpected heart attack in November 2007. He was only 55, I was only 50 when he died. We had just celebrated being together for 30 years. I joined DS a couple weeks after he died. I became a "Community Leader" or "CL" for short in March of 2011. My friends from those early days have mostly moved on with their lives, but I remember them with great affection and gratitude for the help and understanding they gave me. I stayed to help others get through their losses like they helped me. I met my new husband in this group (he is a widower), and we married in 2010. I moved from Florida to England as my new husband is British (and a fellow CL here). I also have two beautiful autistic sons. My life looks nothing like it did before I lost Cliff. But it is good for the most part.

Okay, who else is here???

Love and Hugs,

Martha, co-Community Leader

MandiPruitt97 04/25/2017

Im Amanda i lost my huaband Shane to lunf cancer 2 weeks ago today

Gatormom 04/25/2017

Gatormom here. My Christian name is Barbara. My husband Scot entered into his eternal life just over 2 months ago.

sadwidow 04/25/2017

I am Harlee. I lost my husband 5 months ago.

Veronica77 04/25/2017

I'm Jenny - lost my partner of over 20 years 02/11/14 from a sudden heart attack. Can't believe three years have gone by. At times it still feels like yesterday.

avmom 04/25/2017

I am Sylvia. Lost my husband of 20 years 6 weeks ago.

Missmyanne 04/25/2017

My name is Bill. Lost my wife....and this is were I have trouble.....she went into sudden cardiac arrest July 8th. The EMTS got a heartbeat back. However she had no brain activity. The hospital put her on live support. Her daughter and I decided to end life support July 13th. So when did I really lose her?

Thanks to all here. You guys have been my support group. And your cheaper than a therapist. ;-)

maryann823 04/25/2017

I'm Maryann. Joined a couple of weeks ago. My husband Rocco passed away 3 weeks before Christmas 2016. I'm 79. This was a second marriage for both of us. We were together for 30 years. He had heart failure for several years. I thought he was doing reasonably well considering his age and condition. He just suddenly collapsed while we were eating dinner and having a pleasant conversation and he was gone. I'm trying to get through it be remembering how grateful I am for the time we had together.

LostwithoutPat 04/25/2017

I'm Denise. Lost my husband to a pulmonary embolism in January. We were married 34 years. Read here every day.

honey01409 04/25/2017

I'm Andrea, Lost my partner Tom, January 2015, he had cancer. We were together 21 years. I miss him everyday.

Veijo 04/25/2017

I lost my dear husbands November 28,2016 from small cell lung cancer.I come to this site everyday. I'm still so heartbroken,but I know I am not alone.

roxanne809 04/25/2017

I am Roxanne from Maryland. I lost my husband to renal cancer in 2010. Unfortunately, since my husband's death, I have lost three siblings and their spouses. It seems as if grief is all I know these days. I still struggle to find some normalcy in life and have been seeing a therapist for over a year. Although nearing 67 years old, I am still working but am looking at retirement within the next couple years. I find I am among friends here on this site because everyone can understand and relate to my feelings and emotions.

Kimberlina 04/25/2017

I am Kim. I lost my husband/best friend of 34 years to a heart attack February 5, 2017. My heart is broken and I miss him dearly.

handg 04/25/2017

I'm Marie, I lost my husband January 23rd 2013 after a very short battle with Lung Cancer . 8 days after diagnosis...He was 52 and I had just turned 48...Bereavement group and this place help me find my way out of a dark hole . The struggles are made somewhat easier by sharing here.

regwin 04/25/2017

I'm Dolores. I live in Florida. I lost my husband in 2006 after a great 40 year marriage. He had a massive stroke, then passed away one week later. I was fortunate to have met friends through the bereavement group at my church. They were truly a source of comfort and friendship. I will always be grateful for the help I received while grieving. I didn't find this site till much later. I try to offer encouragement to newly widowed people and I share some of my experiences to help others see that life can have purpose and meaning after a loss.

myhusbandisanangel 04/26/2017

Hi my name is Dianna and I lost my husband Gary of 33 years to a heart attack October 18, 2016. He was only 56. I love and miss him so very much.

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