Living Again After Widowhood Blog

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This site is great!
Jessica
buffalo, ny USA - Monday, August 20, 2007 at 13:02:00 (EDT)

I lost my wife one and one-half years ago. Recently someone said something that I hope will be comforting to others: He said "She is not gone - only gone on ahead."
Marvin Age 77
Tucson, AZ USA - Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 12:34:26 (EDT)

It's been 2years and I still miss him very much. There is an empty hole in my heart that will be there forever.
Marilyn
Tucson, AZ USA - Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 14:50:31 (EDT)

I miss my spouse who died 3 1/2 years ago but the sharpness of the grief is somewhat alleviated; at least, there are longer intervals between the episodes. Keeping active helps--distraction fills the time until joy can intermittently occur. It does get better and it is wonderful to look forward to the joys that life brings along with the difficulties. Good luck to my fellow bereaved - we can pull together!
Louise and my age is, as the French call it, "the third age"
a small town in Cape Cod, MA USA - Thursday, June 07, 2007 at 17:51:23 (EDT)

1 and 8 months 2 support groups helped initally but I am doing very well and do not feel the need for them at present.
Dee 83
Tucson, Az USA - Thursday, June 07, 2007 at 12:55:55 (EDT)

One & one-half years. I'm looking forward and hoping for happiness again.
Marvin - 77
Tucson, AZ USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2007 at 21:27:21 (EDT)

I am a friend of several widows. I think the idea of having this web site where they and friends like me can post a message or an opinion is great. They deserve special attention.
Sheila, age 54
Denver, CO USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 08:12:32 (EDT)

This is addressed to Tom, who interestingly is almost my neighbor here in Maine. I have also endured the same feeling of lonliness and have also eaten alone in front of the TV. D be frustrated. Invite some one in to join you for dinner, male or female. Prepare oneof our favorite dishes and ths may overcome your lonliness.
Irving 86
Bernard, ME USA - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:15:53 (EDT)

How does one overcome lonliness, particularly in the evening. I seem to be okay all day when I am busy, bu when I get home, open he front door, I feel terribly alone because here is no one there. I hate to eat alone and spend my time eating in front of TV.
Tom
Ellsworth, Me USA - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:04:40 (EDT)

Widowed 10 Years. I am so grateful that this website is non commercial. I have tried other sites but everyone is trying to sell me something. I just want to be able to 'converse' on the internet with other widowed people, especially widows. I would like to tell them my story of 50 years of happily married life and hear the life stories of other widows. They would understand me and I would understand them.
Hilda Age 72
Copenhagen, Denmark - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 10:17:45 (EDT)

Widowed six months. I am certainly glad I found this site. I am still in a state of shock and anger. I was only married for 23 years and have two grown children who are not living with me. They have their own lives. I feel the need to talk with other widowed people but I don't know any and there is no support group locally. I look forward to being able to use this site as a substitute support group. I need to share my concerns and develop coping skills.
Sarah Age 51
Yarmouth, USA - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 10:16:00 (EDT)

Widowed 11 months. I have a problem and would appreciate some feedback from someone who may have already experienced a similar situation. Since my husband died, I have been so lonely and my children who live in another state are suggesting that I move to be closer to them and my grandchildren. I am reluctant to leave my home with its memories and my friends. Should I agree to move in with them, get my own place or stay put?
Jane Age 67
St. Louis, USA - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 10:14:30 (EDT)

Widowed 5 years. Many of my couple friends keep insisting that I find a new significant other or a new marriage partner. I have resisted all their efforts because I don't think I can emotionally handle living with someone again and possibly enduring their sickness. I was a caregiver for my deceased wife for three years and can't comprehend being a 'nurse' again. Is this being selfish? Am I too old to have a relationship?
Jack Age 81
Duluth, USA - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 10:12:42 (EDT)

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