🤔 What CHALLENGE(s) Are YOU Facing RIGHT NOW?

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[Winter2025VA]

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[MarcyW882921]

I lost one of my sister-in-laws this weekend. She was like a sister and almost the exact same age as my own sister. I had spoken to her not long ago and the news hit me like a giant blow! 🥲💔

Marcy

[mc6844]

Marcy  so sorry for your loss. Prayers your way. Take care.

[MarcyW882921]

Thanks MC @mc6844 . Your support is greatlly appreciated!

Marcy

[mc6844]

Marcy I hope you're feeling a little better today. How nice you have your new little puppy to comfort you. Though the losses are so hard to get through. Caring for the pup will help a lot. Take care.

[MarcyW882921]

Hey MC @mc6844 . Today has been okay so far. There is a lot of action here with workers in and out and that can be stressful. I must think that the more they are here the faster I can get my house back. I love puppies and dogs dearly, but now is not the time for me to consider that possibility. It is way to chaotic even for me.

Marcy

[Cadee2719]

Marcy I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Life is so difficult.

[BeatleloverKT]

@MarcyW882921 I’m sorry to hear that. Was it sudden? That’s even worse to deal with. Prayers to you and your family as you grieve another loss 🙏🙏

[MarcyW882921]

BeatleloverKT @BeatleloverKT , Yes the passing of my sister-in-law was sudden. I was very shocked when I received the call. I appreciate your prayers as we try to cope with another loss.

Marcy

[Winter2025VA]

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[MarcyW882921]

Thank you Nicole @Winter2025VA !

Marcy

[KimberlyM389662]

Not very good. I lost my husband of 30 years in January. I am trying to figure out what to do now. I have an adult disabled son, he is profoundly autistic and has the mind of a 5 year old. He says Daddy's in heaven but he doesn't understand what heaven is. I had a very bad fall the end of 2020 which resulted in multiple traumatic fractures in my back. I ended up having to have a six level spinal fusion but, I now I have four bulging desks, bone spurs, and permanent nerve damage. 

[BeatleloverKT]

@KimberlyM389662 You have endured a lot.

Taking care of your son is a full time job I’m sure

compunded by your loss and your physical issues. I hope you have some support to deal with all of this, physical and emotional. We are here for you whenever you need us. God bless

and take care of yourself as well 💜🙏

[mc6844]

Welcome to the site Kimberly! I'm so sorry for your loss. And your health challenges. The people on this site can help you. Its a positive site with good people. Expressing feelings and emotions helps us to move forward a little bit each day. One foot in front of the other. Backsliding is ok too. Time takes time. Many things get taken care of in the passage of time. Keep posting Kimberly. I hope you get to feeling better. It's so nice to hear from you!

[MarcyW882921]

Hi Kimberly @KimberlyM389662 . I am sorry to hear about your husband's passing. You spent 30 years with him and now your life has suddenly changed. On this site, we are all trying to figure out what we are going to do with our lives now that things are so different. The emotional trauma of loss is very hard and you have added burdens of physical challenges and an adult disabled son who is dependent on you. Please know that you are not alone in your grief and that there are people here to support you along your journey. Be  kind and gentle with yourself.

Marcy

[Cadee2719]

Welcome to the family Kimberly.   You will find caring, loving people on this site that truly understand what you are going through and want to help you.  I lost my husband, son and brother within months and really thought "Why am I here?"   The people on this site took me in their arms and reminded me constantly why I am here.  They are gentle and loving and give good advice.  Nicole is the glue to this site and devotes all her time and energy into checking in on us and making sure we are ok.  I only have a son remaining near me so it is comforting to have people that understand and that I trust to talk to.  Grief is something that takes time to process and even to ever accept.  I am reminded by my friends that I am alive and I need to focus on living my best life.  I am a novice on this site, still struggling day to day but my friends have taught me to:  TAKE ONE STEP AT A TIME    You made the first step by coming to the Grief & Loss site.  Welcome Kimberly

[Winter2025VA]

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[MarcyW882921]

Get healthy for yourself Nicole and your only child. Find healthy things that will satisfy your cravings and be sure to eat from all of the food groups. 🤗

Marcy

[BeatleloverKT]

Wow you gave up ice cream and chocolate

cake at the same time! You’re my hero 😂

[Winter2025VA]

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[MarcyW882921]

Oh boy...still in a mess! My kitchen is my therapy room and I have been without it for over a month! Although this was a project my husband and I planned to do together I am glad we didn't do it. The disruption in the house would have been too much for him to handle. I'm hopeful that sometime on Monday I will at least have a stove and refrigerator in my kitchen. 🤞

[Cadee2719]

Hi Marcy.  I feel your pain. I have put a hold on repairs and replacements.  I found that I became really anxious with people in the house repairing things constantly.  I plan to re-do a bathroom but I am waiting for a time when I feel I am ready.  Hang in there.  I had a long wait for my stovetop and oven but now I get to enjoy them both with a lot of new recipes.  I love to cook and bake so my neighbors are benefitting from my new recipes.  

[MarcyW882921]

Oh @Cadee2719 , that is so encouraging that you got your new appliances and you are using them for your benefit as well as the neighbors'! Sunday was my only day alone so I cleaned the best I could and enjoyed some quiet time before it started all again today. I do have appliances now but I think I will wait until I have countertops for a work space before I start using the stove.

[Winter2025VA]

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[Cadee2719]

I wish you were one of my neighbors. 😀

[Winter2025VA]

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[MarcyW882921]

Cadee @Cadee2719 and I could go to town together cooking and baking. You Nicole could reap the benefits of our kitchen therapy! 🙂

[Winter2025VA]

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[Cadee2719]

Funny.  I NEVER knew how to boil water.  My mother was a fabulous cook and baker but she died when I was 14.  Somehow I got the passion from her to cook and bake.  My younger brother is the same way.  I am happiest when I am in my kitchen.  I would LOVE for you and Marcy to be my neighbors.  We could have so much fun.  As I am Italian, I do a lot of Italian cooking and baking.  I hope that Marcy gets use of of her kitchen soon.  It also is my "Happy Place".

[Winter2025VA]

One Step At A Time 🤗