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    About Me

    I am retired, 2 daughters 4 grandchildren, 2 wonderful son-in-laws, a very big cat. I play golf, watercolour painting, ski.

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    • Journal Entry for June 14, 2007

      Mood June 14, 2007 1:17pm

      Things are going finr for me everything is starting to feel o.k.  I am having my kitchen redone, and everything is going so well!!!!!!!!! I am …
    • Journal Entry for June 4, 2007

      Mood June 4, 2007 2:48am

      Went on a 'date' yesterday, it felt very strange after 40+ years with the same person, we talked for over 3 hours, he is a widow and has been …
    • Journal Entry for May 30, 2007

      Mood May 30, 2007 2:46am

      It is a beautiful sunny day outside, I am going to have a very trying day today but I am going to show everyone that I am happy, my youngest …
    • Journal Entry for May 25, 2007

      Mood May 25, 2007 2:36am

      Well I finally made arrangements to have my husbands ashes buried, this is going to take place 20th June, my heart ache is getting easier and not as …
    • Journal Entry for May 16, 2007

      Mood May 16, 2007 2:35am

      Had a really good positive day yesterday, after a bumpy start everything worked out well, I wish everyone who reads my message has a peaceful and …

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      From poppi December 8, 2007

      Hi, I live in York too, have a nice weekend

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      From TiKibell October 25, 2007

      Hope all is well with you!

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      From hubblebubble August 13, 2007

      Thank you

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      From sherryann July 21, 2007

      just wanted to see how your doing and give you a hug

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      From icekoolguy May 19, 2007

      it makes no difference where you are from we are all hurting thanks for caring

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Partner/Spouse

      Married 40 years, went out on his bike had a heart attack and did not recover.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      It is now 2 years 4 months since he died and I am still crying even whilst I am typing this, people say I am doing so well, but they do not see me behind the closed door
    • Close Widows & Widowers

      We had been married for 40 years,been skiing for the winter, came home for a week to see family, had a heart attack and died

      Treatments

      Humex Working / Worked
      I have not had treatment, a lot of support from family and friends, finding this website helpful
    • Open Senior Dating & Sexuality

      Hi I was married for 40 years then my husband died 3 years ago. I have tried dating but I get so worked up and worried and cannot relax. I am not sure whether I do not want to get close to someone in case I get hurt again. Perhaps I am just getting too old!!!!

      Treatments

      Dancing Working / Worked
      Had one bad experience, one I do not want to repeat.
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