Bereavement

Paper Roses

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2. So many of us have found ourselves in the same situation. My sympathy to you.

Mon Mar 5, 2012, 04:35 PM

Mar 2012

It has been over 3 years since I lost my husband and I am just getting to the point that I can think of the future. My house is not as large as yours but I find I rattle around here.

I think I would like to find a small place where I could plunk myself. I do not want to go into a condo or one of the 'elder' housing units. I need to be able to plant my flowers and veggies for as long as I can.

The loss of a spouse is so hard to cope with. The presence you have felt for years is gone,

Cooking? Forget about good meals, I just eat whatever presents itself. My bet is that you will do the same.
It gets no better but I am beginning to think that I am more able to think clearly now.

My heart goes out to you. Everyone in this group has had a great loss. We cope as best we can.
I hope you are able to do the same.

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Today marks one month since she died [View all] Uben Mar 2012 OP

You will do what needs done in your own time..... livetohike Mar 2012 #1

So many of us have found ourselves in the same situation. My sympathy to you. Paper Roses Mar 2012 #2

Uben, I read many of your posts throughout your journey with your wife and her illness. auntAgonist Mar 2012 #3

it takes time CountAllVotes Mar 2012 #4

It is just damn hard. We are Devo Mar 2012 #5

I understand. It's hard to sleep, and it's hard to get moving on things like that. If you GreenPartyVoter Mar 2012 #6