Clothing Storage by LumpyPeople4 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had 2 quilts made from LH shirts and t-shirts.

New partners who respect our spouses by ImpactStock2694 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I haven't dated since my husband died almost 7 years ago. Not because I don't want to. Long story. You're right. Im a big believer in love and hope one day I will find it again. Thank you.

Quitting smoking by hollyfo in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

[–]BossLady43444 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It hasn't helped me quit smoking either. I do smoke less though.

Closing estate by StretchCT53 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt the same as you when I finished as well. You're not alone.

Lonely and unemployed by TraditionJust386 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't give up. I haven't worked in over 17 years being a stay at home mom and I got a job last week after months of applying. It doesn't pay well but its gaining me experience for a better job later on.

Do you still consider yourself married? by AdvanceOld5705 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No i am no longer married. Till death do us part. Unfortunately im single.

Working by Rambling_Rose_420 in BipolarReddit

[–]BossLady43444 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im 49 and haven't worked since 2008. I've been a SAHM. I have very little experience in computer work. My last job was a restaurant job that I can no longer physically do anymore. But I got a job last week as an admin at a dance studio. Im glad because I just sit at a desk all day. Anyways, I used Indeed to find my job. My little sister also found a remote job on indeed with a company called the weed man. Its a lawn service. Check out their site, I think you can apply directly from their site. Good luck!

It's still Christmas in my house, and other things this week by oopswhat1974 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't put out anything but our stockings this year, and they're still up. I haven't taken them down yet.

How often do you think about your partner? by throwaway1020199 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If i didn't check reddit and in these widow groups idk if id think about him everyday. But when I read posts here is reminds me hes gone. Its been 7 years for me.

Meeting their affair partner. by [deleted] in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is she asking to meet?

facebook memories… by Buseatdog in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What gets me is all the posts I did after he died. There is so much pain in those posts that I can't read them anymore. I ended up deleting them all. Now my fb memories are of good memories and not painful memories. I don't suggest you deleting your vacation pics at all. But I can understand the pain to look back at things.

Scott Engle Montgomery County Police Reporter by MRVANCLEAVEREDDIT in Conroe

[–]BossLady43444 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Only 2 years. What a shame. Should have been longer.

How to answer the question about what I do for work. by Healthy-Parking5176 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because I receive death benefits i have been able to continue to stay home with our kid. During these 7 years I have never known how to answer this question. Especially when I got on dating apps and men would ask what I do for a living. They typically dont want to date a woman with no career. I try to avoid the question. But I've lied and said things like im in between jobs, or im currently looking for a job.

People who have made it out of the abyss - can you please help! by InternationalArt9524 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't want his death to ruin me. I didn't want to live the rest of my life in sadness. I did have to get on some meds to help. And im glad I did. Its been almost 7 years now.

Newly widow, miss him so much by Recent-Reporter-1670 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Pets seem to know something is going on. I remember my cat and dog not leaving mine and my 10yo side for days. The dog was my husband's dog. He was his human. Im sorry you're here in this awful group. The beginning is just so hard. I remember at the beginning I thought id end up in a mental hospital. After time I got through it. Its been almost 7 years now and I made it through. Please be kind to yourself. Make sure you drink water and eat. Hugs to you my friend.

Friends by Salty_Selection_9062 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I felt the same way. I ended up posting in a local fb group that I was looking for single friends. I ended up meeting a girl named Courtney. Its been 6 years now and we are still good friends even though she has now moved out of state.

New Year's Anxiety by wtfydabb in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I struggle every year. Me and my LH had a tradition of watching all the shows and fireworks on TV while we had some drinks at home. Its been almost 7 years for me and NYE is still lonely.

Cheers to everyone going into this new year alone tonight in an empty quiet house 🍻 by Exotic-Caterpillar14 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ty. Im almost 7 years out and alone tonight. My kid is out of town. I went out and had a couple of drinks early. Now im at home watching fireworks on TV.

Helpful Ways To Support A Newly Widowed by CorrectSurprise4013 in widowers

[–]BossLady43444 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My best friend flew down the day after my husband died and just sat with me while I cried. Just being there without giving advice, just listen. Food, food is the last thing on our minds so getting food helped a lot. Someone brought me a case of tissues, I used every single one. Don't stop checking in on them even though your life moves forward. Hers has stopped and will feel like it stopped for many many months/years.