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    About Me

    Dec 2007: I am now a 24 yr old widow. My 26 yr old husband died unexpectantly in his sleep on Dec. 15. I feel completely lost and my heart is broken. Aug 2007: I am a 24 yr old newlywed. I work in the training department for a manufacturing company. I enjoy hiking, exploring, and trying new things.

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    • Moving back

      Mood May 4, 2008 12:45am

      Last week, I moved back into my house.  This is the house that both my grandmother and my husband, Vine, died unexpectantly in (38 yrs …
    • 2nd Wedding Anniversary

      Mood March 13, 2008 10:25am

      My second wedding Anniversary was on Monday (March 10).  Surprisingly, I had a really good day.  I watched our wedding video twice.  I …

    • Journal Entry for February 15, 2008

      Mood February 15, 2008 10:08am

      Today is the second month death anniversary of my husband, Vince.  It still doesn't seem real.  I keep going through the motions each …

    • Journal Entry for January 23, 2008

      Mood January 23, 2008 12:42pm

      Okay, right now I am mad.  The actor Heath Ledger died yesterday and they did an autopsy this morning.  The autopsy didn't show …

    • Journal Entry for January 22, 2008

      Mood January 22, 2008 9:20am

      Last night I went to the funeral home to look at gravestone markers to get an idea for a price.  The salesperson helping me was surprised at how …

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      From Uther August 29

      I am so sorry for your loss. Sleep apnea is a horrible disease. It's very sad that more people aren't aware of it. The only advice I can give is to remember the good times you had with your husband and try to smile as often as possible. Here's a big hug and hang in there.

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      From Heather19762 July 27

      How you doin hun? It's been awhile. Big ))HUGS((

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      From misnadam July 16

      just a big hug to see how you are doin, me im ok, yesterday was my late husbands bday, it was not as tuff as i thought it would be, hope your doin ok.

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      From repangel911 July 15

      Just a hug, and welcome to our group. The similarities of things we have gone through is just why DS is around. People going through the same things helping each other through. Just wanted to let you know that I am here if you need and to let you know that you are in my prayers. hugs, and prayers, Sandi

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      From gramma2gavin July 3

      thursday hugs for all. Happy July 4th wishes

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    Goal End Date is May 31, 08 136 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Sexual Abuse

      I was sexually molested as a child for over 1 1/2 yrs by a male cousin.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I have found a great counselor and I am now bringing up old memories. I am reading several self-help books to learn more about sexual abuse and ways to heal.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Writing has helped me to get things out and on paper. It's easier than talking about certain events. It's still too hard to talk about without breaking down.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Helps me to feel stronger as a person. I feel more confident about being able to protect myself.
    • Close Physical & Emotional Abuse

      My mom hit me when I was a child. She let her anger control her and I became her punching bag. During that time, I was also sexually abused by a male cousin and lost trust in everyone. I am now trying to heal.

      Treatments

      Abuse Counseling Working / Worked
      Music Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have been depressed ever since I was a child. I was sexually and physically abused and became depressed. I have attempted suicide as a teen but was able to overcome that part of my depression. I still do not feel whole but I am working on it.

    • Open Widows & Widowers

      My husband died on Dec 15, 2007. He was only 26 years old and a healthy male. I am now a 24 year old Widow. He was alive at 2am when I went to sleep and when the alarm went off at 7am, I woke up to find my husband dead. I worked on him to try to save him but they paramedics told me he had been dead for at least two hours. The autopsy didn't find anything. They told me sometimes people die and we don't know why. I'm still in shock.

      Treatments

      Grief Counseling Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Partner/Spouse

      My 26 yr old husband passed away in his sleep on Dec 15, 2007. The autoposy couldn't find anything wrong with him. It is hard not having closure. We were only married 1 1/2 years.

      Treatments

      Grief Counseling Too Soon to Tell
      Keeping Busy Too Soon to Tell
      Music Somewhat Helpful
      Reading Somewhat Helpful
      Remembering Somewhat Helpful
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Talking Working / Worked
    • Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      I have suffered PTSD from two events in my life: Childhood sexual abuse and recently waking up to find my husband dead.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
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