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📎 SO GOOD to hear from you AGAIN Suzanne @SuzanneS949035 !!! 💛

Yes, anger is normal and WE will learn to "let go" of it as we keep stepping dear friend.

Yes, my daughter's father had chosen drugs & alcohol over being a dad to her. Sadly because of his lifestyle, COVID got him. Now she is left with "unresolved" emotions I am hoping will heal at some point. I have forgiven him. She has NOT and says she will NEVER.

Did you move out of your house? 🤔

I am ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU!!!

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

➡️[*** Suzanne wrote: Thank you for the notes, with 'hugs', uplifting messages. I do sincerely appreciate all of them.

It's been 6 mths since my husband died, the beginning of the month really rough, finally the end of April I finally accepted that I couldn't have done anything else to change his outcome.

In the end I honored his wishes, and he was suffering in pain so much, I most definitely didn't wish to add or prolong his agony.

So far anyway, I don't feel like I'm going to cry at the drop of a hat everyday. Little by little sorting through the anger of his abuse of money that we never had the chance to discuss which complicated the grief and overwhelming conflicting emotions.

I hope everyone out there challenged with grief finds this wonderfully uplifting group.

God Bless each and everyone of you. Sending 'hugs' and positive energy to all who may want or need it.

So, today is a good day. ❤️

Suzanne ***]

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SuzanneS949035

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I hope your daughter can release her anger, with her forgiveness will come a worthwhile release of that pain. As you know, it won't change what happened but will allow her to live a happier life unburdened from the anger.

I decided to take some money from retirement to allow me time to decide what I need/want to do.

For now, I am staying at the house, working on getting a part time job that I hope will allow me to continue to stay in my home.

Thank you for all of your support, I will pop in again. I do appreciate you!

Hugs~

❣️

Suzanne

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📎 I am thinking of you & hope you are okay @jimbohretired @MarcyW882921 @KarlaH578935 @MkK700720 @SuzanneS949035 @mr6784 💛

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Yes, I am on my way to our competition weekend! Thanks.🎶

📎 I may be wrong, but I believe grief is a LIFETIME JOURNEY.

WE try to pick up the pieces the best we can.

REMEMBER: Our luv ones are watching over us ALL THE TIME. ‌‌‌‌‌💛‌‌‌‌‌

Luv,

Nicole ‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌ (Grief Forum)

jimbohretired

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YUP- Grief is indeed a lifelong journey. The love of my live went to heaven just before Christmas in 2021 so will be four years this christmas. I am actually now functioning very well

and living life normally (whatever that is). But every once in a while I notice something that reminds me of Jan - maybe shed a few tears but not many. The solace I have is the way I was able to take care of her since Dec. 2014. It was at that point her kidneys failed and she began the downward journey. She ended up with a kidney transplant in 2015, two strokes one in 2016 one about 88 days after the first stroke, two broken shoulders from falls and a hip replacement. She did over 100 Dr. visits, had the two surgeries, and recoveries, and the disabling strokes. The sad part was she recovered 100% from the first stroke but the Dr. told us to wait 90 days before we know that all is ok as a second stroke is common within the first 90 days. She had her second and much more disabling stroke on the 88th day. Through this all she was positive and had a great attitude.

The end came in Dec. 21 of 2021. She had contacted covid in October and the first thing the Dr. told me was that she had virtually no chance of recovering from it as she had no immune system due to the anti-rejection drugs she was on for her kidney.

And life goes on.

📎@jimbohretired , SO GOOD to hear from you!!! I think it was LAST year 2024 you had mentioned a cruise with friends. Did you go? 🤔

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[*** @jimbohretired wrote 4/3/25:
YUP- Grief is indeed a lifelong journey. The love of my live went to heaven just before Christmas in 2021 so will be four years this christmas. I am actually now functioning very well
and living life normally (whatever that is). But every once in a while I notice something that reminds me of Jan - maybe shed a few tears but not many. The solace I have is the way I was able to take care of her since Dec. 2014. It was at that point her kidneys failed and she began the downward journey. She ended up with a kidney transplant in 2015, two strokes one in 2016 one about 88 days after the first stroke, two broken shoulders from falls and a hip replacement. She did over 100 Dr. visits, had the two surgeries, and recoveries, and the disabling strokes. The sad part was she recovered 100% from the first stroke but the Dr. told us to wait 90 days before we know that all is ok as a second stroke is common within the first 90 days. She had her second and much more disabling stroke on the 88th day. Through this all she was positive and had a great attitude.
The end came in Dec. 21 of 2021. She had contacted covid in October and the first thing the Dr. told me was that she had virtually no chance of recovering from it as she had no immune system due to the anti-rejection drugs she was on for her kidney.
And life goes on. ***]

Keep stepping to feel BETTER!!! 👣

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Back at you Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 !

Marcy

📎 Try to WELCOME EACH DAY for what it is.

I feel we will ALWAYS have days/nights of darkness BUT as the saying goes = we will survive and be stronger.

Luv,

Nicole ‌🤗‌‌🤗‌‌🤗‌ (Grief Forum)

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Yes, and the dawn will come.

Marcy

📎 Dear Marcy @MarcyW882921 , you are in my thoughts "busy" lady!!!

I am here if you need me.

Luv,

Nicole ‌🤗‌‌🤗‌‌🤗‌ (Grief Forum)

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Thanks Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 ! I'm stopping by to say hi. I was busy with chorus activities the last few days. I have had visits in my dreams lately, and more angel numbers appearing. It is all good.

Marcy

📎 Karla @KarlaH578935 , how are you doing?

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

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KarlaH578935

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I am doing okay right now. Never quite sure what kind of day it is going to be. Yesterday I felt drained and just wanted to sleep, but today I have more energy and I'm actually digging into the Psalms a little. I had bible study and lunch with friends of Wednesday and felt good after. Starting to notice a bit of a pattern, in that, days after I have seen friends always seem to be a little harder. I guess I need to find a balance between activity and quiet.

Karla

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I lost my husband Jim on Feb. 2, 2024 after a three year battle with lung cancer. I was offered help through grief therapy groups but I was not ready to talk to others about it. I think I was worried about hearing so many sad stories . I am thankful there is this forum for me because unfortunately the program I was offered after his death had a one year expiration date on it. I don't understand that. Everyone grieves differently and there shouldn't be a time line for when you need to be ready to seek out others. I miss him and nights are still the hardest for me. I have wonderful kids and grandkids that are there for me and a wonderful support system in friends and my church, but there are still times I feel so alone.

Karla