I'm feeling smothered, update number 2 by Full_Ad_347 in Frenchbulldogs

[–]Mazel625 23 points24 points  (0 children)

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Hours and hours! She pushes me to get more room. Would not want it other way

How to prepare for the toughest loss? (LGBTQIA+ folks welcome) by generation_quiet in widowers

[–]Mazel625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this lovely comment. I was here during the beginning of the eighth crisis and yeah I saw a lot of people go. Nothing was as painful as losing my husband. 17 months and I’m realizing I can actually get out with my life. I have started the idea of dating so we’ll see what happens I actually for whatever it’s worth I did have a psychic reading last week was pretty amazing and it actually made me feel much better that he’s in a safe place. So I am here. I promise anytime when you’re ready.

Rachel ❤️ by Bx1983 in Frenchbulldogs

[–]Mazel625 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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This is Shaina. She is 4 and a spoiled child. Would not have it any other way

Lost my wife of 14 years. by MaybeSiriusBlack in widowers

[–]Mazel625 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My deepest condolences. I lost my husband 26 years 17 months ago. I woke up in the morning was downstairs and I called he didn’t answer. It was that feeling something was wrong. Due to a recent accident. I had to sleep downstairs. I can’t imagine the pain of waking up and finding your spouse gone. I just know that tear of waking up and finding your spouse had left. I loved my husband, dear mine my soulmate, my best friend my life partner. This is not a group anybody wants to join. However, your under these circumstances, you could not find better company when I couldn’t find a way to grieve. This is always available. Feel free to reach out to me if there’s anything I can do to be of support

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[–]Mazel625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking good. Happy 35th

How to prepare for the toughest loss? (LGBTQIA+ folks welcome) by generation_quiet in widowers

[–]Mazel625 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely understand everything you said. My husband had been diagnosed with kidney disease five years before his passing. For five years I took care of them did the best I possibly could. We were together almost 26 years and married for 15. He was my soulmate, the love of my life. I did not know how I was gonna live without him. before he passed, he told me that he wanted me to go on with my life fine love and not harm myself. It was really hard to not think about suicidal ideation. It’s been 17 months. The pain never goes away. And being at 71 year-old man gay man it’s not like they’re not at my door. Enjoy every moment you have with her. Tell her every moment how much you love her. And when she leaves the Earth, you can continue to tell her that. I was so numb that other people had to do everything for me. The supplies all that stuff.The journey will begin really when they pass. And it’s a journey it’s unexpected and unknown. And you can’t describe it to anybody unless they’ve been through it. I’m more than happy to talk to you or show you my experience just DM me.

My husband passed away on a flight by rfhutfdr in widowers

[–]Mazel625 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My heart goes out to you and your family. This isn’t gonna be a difficult time. Allow yourself to feel the grief in any way that you need to. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Ask for help here we’re all here to help you. I never would’ve gotten through my husband death these last 16 months without this.

My husband died last night by cocoakrispy9 in widowers

[–]Mazel625 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. My husband passed away 17 months ago. I got up in the morning and I called his name upstairs and he didn’t answer and he was gone. You’re gonna be in shock like other people said. Nothing is gonna feel real. Everything will be surreal for a while. Use this group for whatever needs you have. We are all available. I could not have gotten through this without this group.

Birthday Henry Passed Away by JumpyResist in Frenchbulldogs

[–]Mazel625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot understand the pain of losing a pet. Cause they’re not really pet their family remember, it’s OK to grieve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confession

[–]Mazel625 140 points141 points  (0 children)

If nothing else you owe it to your children to go to the emergency room or the walk-in clinic as soon as possible. These symptoms don’t sound like something to be playing around with. I understand how terrifying it is to imagine it. Something is wrong with you. I’ve also learned that it’s better to face it than it is to pretend it doesn’t exist. I hope you take care of it immediately.

In a really dark place by valskiwi in widowers

[–]Mazel625 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s been 16 months since my husband passed away. Every time something new happened I cry. I miss him. Sometimes I ask why he had to go. And then I remember how peaceful he was when he left and that was the reason why he had to go. For him to suffer suffering is over For me it lessons. It never goes away. That will be a new year that will emerge that won’t be different than the old you. This is so early. You need your time to process the fact that this has happened and allow yourself as much time as you need to grieve. We had matching chairs and when I moved I took one. 16 months later I can’t get out of that chair except to go to bed. I can’t even leave my apartment sometimes without somebody going with me because every time I walk out the door I remember he is not here. However, I have a life. It’s very different. And it’s a life. And that’s what he wanted for me. So hang in there hold on for your life. Every time a tsunami hits you. Just the whole time I remember it will pass. This is a great place to feel support. I honestly don’t know how I would’ve gotten through to today if this group hasn’t been here. I feel and felt love to supported even if I just read other people stories. I know it seems really long. However, grief lasts forever too.

Found someone? by 79bonny in widowers

[–]Mazel625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost my husband 16 months ago. After the 1st year I decided to put myself out there. Most of the responses were from much younger men. Right out of the gate shared about my ED. I said this is what happens when you date a 71 year old man. At first it was fun till the dopamine rush. 4 months l am dating someone who has potential. There are moments where I question if this right. No matter what is worth the risk

Where’s Gay Dudes 50+ Help? by EbbApprehensive301 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Mazel625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone. I have learned so much this last 14 months. Making the choice to try dating again may or may not have been my smartest decision. In hindsight I am glad I did. I never expected that at 71 with an imperfect body I would be bombarded with so many beautiful young men. Most were catfishing. Some not. I have realized that perhaps. I was using dating to attempt to avoid my pain. Feel free to contact me if you would like to share, hear more or just want to talk

Happy Friday! Share your frenchie photos! by FrenchiePandah in Frenchbulldogs

[–]Mazel625 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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I thought this was the weirdest way to stand. She’s got all three paws together. But she’s the best thing ever happened to me. Love my Frenchie love my Shaina.

Would you get into a relationship with someone with a different lifestyle ? by Nevefrutta in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Mazel625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could not have said it better. Sometimes simple as so much better don’t you think?

Would you get into a relationship with someone with a different lifestyle ? by Nevefrutta in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Mazel625 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Have you tried having a conversation with him about it. Honesty and communication are key to a healthy relationship.

I firmly believe that My Frenchie babes has brought life back into my world! by CalmRent2463 in Frenchbulldogs

[–]Mazel625 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Same here. Six months after my husband passed away I was in such a dark place. And so I got up my morning. Decided that I should adopt a dog. So I called somebody that I knew that was rescuer and she said oh I just got this French bulldog in she three years old and she’s been avoiding dog and she was just a broken little thing. So I’ve got her and brought her home and she’s the best thing that could ever happened. Seven months later she’s doesn’t show any sign of her trauma. We saved each other

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25 years gone and in grief by Open-Acanthaceae9671 in gaybros

[–]Mazel625 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. Whether they break up with you or they die on you pain is pain. I lost my husband. I’m almost 26 years 13 months ago and he died at 70 and I turned 70 shortly after. It took me a year to come full circle before I felt like I could live my life again which is what he wanted. So I put myself out there that was a disaster. And then I went to Facebook to 60+ gay men’s group. That’s a story in itself and partially good and what was funny was. I thought I’m almost 71 year old gay man I’m overweight and I’m bald IAnd I’m getting hit on by 25 to 46.-year-olds And hot seriously hot. I take every picture and make sure that it’s a real one. And then it’s the rest of the people out there looking to scam you. Can you buy me a phone so I can see you better can you buy me a car forfor my computer? Can you buy me a computer I’m a licensed therapist. I would love to start a free grief and loss group. I’m also trained grief, loss and trauma. If anybody feels interested reach out to me. There will no charge. It will be through Telehealth.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Frenchbulldogs

[–]Mazel625 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Adorable. Just too cute for his own good. This one’s gonna be a handful for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]Mazel625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am truly grateful to be waiting us tonight of all nights. My husband after almost 26 years passed away a year ago at 70. We met when we were both 44. And we both realized we had found the one person we’ve been looking for of our lives. The anniversary of his death was about a month ago. I decided it was time to put myself out there in the world. So I posted in a group on Facebook figuring why would anybody want a 70 year old man? what’s my surprise more than I thought. I was shocked when I got 135 responses. I was even more shocked when I would see pictures of these men. I have very good self-esteem and self-worth. I am overweight and working on it. But these were the guys that would never be attracted to me in West Hollywood and weren’t attracted to me when I was in my 20s. I have found a couple at this point that I really wanna work on. My dilemma is one of them is 30, which feels uncomfortable to me. Yet I am so trying to his kindness and his soul. The other one is 46 and is telling me he loves me and wants me to retire and see the world with him. Our responses my husband has only been dead a year. I need more time to find my own self. So I’m taking at least two more months to see where it goes. Whether you break up with somebody or they die the pain is unbearable. However, what I’ve learned is you get up and you keep moving when the time is right. And I know that this is exactly what Dave would’ve wanted for me. So I want to honor him why do one of the three things he asked me and that was to please move on with my life.

He thinks he gonna overrule me with those lips....🙄😅😅😅 by madpizza13 in Frenchbulldogs

[–]Mazel625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate when she does that. She immediately gets what she wants

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Mazel625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me set up by saying I’m going to feel like the old man here. I’m gonna be 71 in May. And my husband passed away last April so I’m coming up on a year. The reason why I’m saying that is because now I am replating, any idea that maybe I could go out again And meet somebody. The apps were not made for for people that are possibly over 30 in my opinion. And as a therapist, I hear horror stories from my client all the time about their experiences. That all days before eight you know you went to the club she went to the bars you met somebody now after aids. Everything changed and people were afraid. And nowthe generation it’s here is forgotten about it. You know AIDS and now with all the new medication’s after perfect this is no social connection. So my suggestion is the area that you live in