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Recovering from loss: How do I get back to my old self?

Loss & Grief | Last Active: Sep 8 8:39pm | Replies (38)

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Hi all, I’m new to this thread but wanted to share something I did that helped me after the loss of my wife.

I began, and still do years later, a To Do List of things for me to do. Some small (write a friend of old), medium (paint the wheelchair scuffs in our walls), and large (see our daughter’s condo). I did one a day and as I marked one off, always added a new one to the bottom of my list. It kept, and keeps, me going.

Just a thought.

Strength, Courage. & Peace.

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Hi Scott - During my career I always had a list of things to do. Now, retired, I still have my "punch list". Things of importance go at the top; less important items go towards the bottom. It tends to keep me focused and keeping active does help me. At this point, I am still unable to take on large projects but completing small projects provides a feeling of satisfaction. And, when experiencing grief, positive feelings are needed. Ed