Just passed my 1 year of firsts since my husband died!

Posted by Anne @friendlyhelp, Mar 14, 2022

Well I made through my first year since my husband died. There have been many emotions but I now feel I know more about myself and I am more in touch with taking care my needs! I am at peace! As I let thoughts and emotions float though my mind, my heart and soul heal. I feel great joy and I am able to put to words my thoughts.
The fog in my mind is lifting and I am more able to try new adventures. What a gift to find this site and gain insight from all of you! (This I found on Facebook as a discussion group) Thank you♥️

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Annie | @mlenney167 | Mar 16, 2022

Thanks for sharing. I’m sorry for your loss - am struggling to be at peace with mine.

gema98 | @gema98 | Mar 16, 2022

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Prayers for peace 😘

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 17, 2022

I'd like to add @jerrynord @grannydee @johnchuck1 @ccarper @harriethodgson1 @ihtak46 @dvdhoover @jengre1975 @linh @audriana to this discussion to share their experiences with grief and milestones, struggles and joys.

This reminds me of a discussion that @hopeful33250 started a while back. I love the question she asks:
- Can Joy and Grief Live Together? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-joy-and-grief-live-together/

@mlenney167, you mentioned you are struggling to be at peace with your loss. Would you mind sharing a bit more? Do you find moments where you feel peace amongst the stretches of the pain of loss? What helps?

@friendlyhelp, I absolutely love the image of your avatar/profile picture. For me it looks like an unfurling with the dew of a new dawn. Did you create this or take this picture? What does it represent for you?

Anne | @friendlyhelp | Mar 21, 2022

Thank you Coleen. The image I think I found on Pinterest. I wanted to pick something the represented me and my outlook on life. I was with a friend who help me find my voice and be able to share my thoughts. Each day I try to find joy!
Grief is a new path, when dealing with the death of a spouse. This site has given me joy, a place to share, and wonderful new people who are walking the same path! Do share this site with friends that are also traveling through grief!