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[Anonymous]

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WE cry, rejoice, talk, share!

Whatever YOU need, WE are here for YOU.

***YOU are a very SPECIAL person and WE want to hear from YOU***

Grief & Loss Team 🤗

[Anonymous]

1 comment (Friday 6/9/23)

I hope everyone gets some sleep TONIGHT. 😴

Yes, SOME nights are a "trip" for me = sometimes I fall asleep too early and then up when I am SUPPOSE to be sleeping. 🙄

Oh well, I NOW "celebrate" the nights I do sleep 11pm to 6am and KNOW on the other nights - it is TEMPORARY! 😉

Luv you ALL, Nicole 🤎🤗

[Cadee2719]

I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with "sleep", but it is also a relief to hear that I am not the only one.  Caring for my husband in hospice care at home, I relied on a small dose of Melatonin to try to sleep.  I continued to rely on this for my four hours of sleep since he passed.  Now I am weaning myself off of this and trying to form natural sleep habits.  Some nights I do ok, others not.  I find that "recovery" to a new life can be a struggle;  one we must face and conquer each day.  I am so glad that I have my friends on this site to walk me through this.  Love to all on this site.

[Anonymous]

1 comment (Friday 6/9/23)

Dear Carol @CarolD435501 how are you TODAY? 🤔

Grief & Loss Team 🤎🤗

[MarcyW882921]

I was thinking about Carol @CarolD435501 today too!

Marcy

[Anonymous]

(4 comments) One Step At A Time! 🤎🤗

[Cadee2719]

Hi Nicole.  Today I donated several bags of my husband medical supplies and some of his clothes.  I hope someone can use them.  One more step taken.    Sunday, went to lunch with two friends and it was really nice to get out of the house.  I originally thought of making an excuse as to why I could not go, but was glad that I did.  I found that it really made my day.  My grandson will return from college next week and it will be so nice to see him again.  I know that I have to begin living my life but I shy away from the attempts to do so.  I need to try harder.  I hope that everyone is doing well.

[MarcyW882921]

It's so good to hear from you @Cadee2719! This is a great day for you! Donating some things to benefit others, getting out socially, and looking forward to your grandson's visit. Take it easy on yourself...I think you are doing just fine. 🙂

[jonibee]

Just checking in to say hello and hope everyone is doing well with dealing with loss...It will be seven months tomorrow which also is my 81st birthday...I am or have been trying to tie up loose ends ..things started but not completed on house maintenance..Things that had to be shelved because of the  care taking and passing of my husband...I have to thank those who allowed me a grieving time but like all things we must start to move forward with little steps ...There have been set backs but nothing remains the same and I have learned by my experiences..Hopefully each day will improve over the last..some days are easier than others but I try to keep busy and remember the good times and memories made with each other..Now to get things going on the home front again.

[mc6844]

I identify with the house situation. Having had to put house maintenance on hold too. But I'm getting caught up. It's good to know we can get it done. Just don't pull a muscle like I did!  Take care. After all, the houses will be here after us!

[Anonymous]

(4 comments) Dear Carol, WE are here IF you need us!

So sorry for your loss!!! 😭

Grief & Loss Team 🤎🤗

[CarolD435501]

It is so hard,,,,,lost my husband of 32 years April 15th 2023....some days I seem to go forward,,,and then I fall back more days then I gained.....How long do I have to feel this,,,,no one knows,,,,but talking the others may help.../.

[mc6844]

Carol, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so recent. The people in this group will help you. The group focus on loss is different and specific to need, as opposed to other self-help groups. What you're probably feeling now is a struggle to gain footing in your changing world. It's a process. A feeling of starting all over like the first day in a new class. Or going to camp for the first time as a kid. Everything, however, is temporary in life. Easy to forget when we've lived in places for long lengths of time. Please keep sharing. Expressing your feelings will help you to feel better and move forward a little at a time. Take care!

[MarcyW882921]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband! This is a club none of us wanted to join but here we are members anyway. Unfortunately there is no time line for what you are feeling. Be gentle with yourself. This is definitely more like a marathon journey than a sprint. Praise yourself on the days you are moving forward.  On the days you feel you are falling back, allow yourself to grieve and respond as a human being who lost the love of her life .

We are here for you!

[BeatleloverKT]

@CarolD435501 I am so sorry for your loss.

I lost my husband in 2018 and you are exactly where I was in the beginning. Some days you move forward, some you move back. In the beginning it’s a lot of moving back. Your loss is so current. You must not be hard on yourself. It is a process and everyone goes thru it differently. I have more good days than bad now but every now and then something will trigger an absolute meltdown. Please look on the thread about books. There’s a post by me about a book that may help you. And remember we are here for you. We are all in this together so keep posting how you’re doing 💜

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) Sweet Dreams! 🤗🤎

📸doggie goodnight .gif attached📸

[MarcyW882921]

Ahhh how sweet is that? He grabbed his blanky and settled in for the night!

May we all find a source of comfort that helps us to feel safe and cozy for a good night's sleep.

Marcy

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) It's Friday and a day I "try" to stay off the road. Lol, between the folks "rushing" around on payday or heading out of town - me and my Old Lady (2006 Hyundai Elantra) best NOT be out there. Hope EVERYONE is okay, Nicole 🤎🤗

[MarcyW882921]

Doing well and I'm glad you weren't out on the roads on crazy day!

Marcy

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) Well it is that time again - Trash and Mailbox Night! And Walh.ll TOMORROW 😭😭

Anyone want go instead of me?/lol 🤣😂

Nicole 🙃

📸Trash .gif📸

[Cadee2719]

THIS is funny.  YOU are funny.  😀

[Anonymous]

(3 comments) What an AWESOME team WE have!!! 🥳💃

[MarcyW882921]

I thought of you last night Nicole as I was picking up my curbside order from Walmart. 🙂 I hope your holiday goes smoothly!

Marcy

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) Lol, YES - I was NOT at Walmart!! 💃🥳

Glad you mentioned "curbside pickup" Marcy @MarcyW882921 . There was this "tiny" furbaby 🐕 strutting by me at my LAST Walmart trip. She/he had on "clothes" that said "curbside service"....

I chuckled and had hoped I would get a "minute" to doggie chat. Lol, oh NO, kept on moving.

The couple said thank you to my comment about the ADORABLE outfit.

Hmmm, I see a Walmart MASCOT....$$$$ 😉

Nicole 🤎🤗

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▶️@MarcyW882921 wrote:

I thought of you last night Nicole as I was picking up my curbside order from Walmart. 🙂 I hope your holiday goes smoothly!

Marcy◀️ 

[MarcyW882921]

I love this!! It made me smile. 🙂

[Anonymous]

(1 comment) So GOOD hearing from you @mc6844 TODAY!!!! 💃🥳

[mc6844]

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@Anonymous wrote:

So GOOD hearing from you @mc6844 TODAY!!!! 💃🥳

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I hope everyone on this grief thread has an easy day. Take care!

[Anonymous]

(3 comments) So GOOD to hear from you TODAY Marcy @MarcyW882921 💃🥳

[MarcyW882921]

Thanks. It's good to know somebody is out there.

Marcy

[mc6844]

Have a good day Marcy!

[mc6844]

I agree Marcy! I hope you all are taking good care of yourselves.