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Newbie looking to chat

Just joined . Will be 65 later this month.


Very recently lost my wife of 42 years 11 months.


Still fragile. Just looking for a chat. My name is Ronnie


Created By on 16/01/2019

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CaroleAH
17th Jan 2019 09:54:49
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Hi Ronnie,
Sorry to hear about your recent loss - sad at any time of year but always seems worse near Christmas as it always appears that everyone else is having fun whilst you are lost in your grief. I lost my sister and my Mum, many years ago now, in December so know the feeling well. I'm glad that you are reaching out to chat with people on Silversurfers - many men don't find it easy to share their sorrow but talking is good. You now have the awful year of "firsts" without your beloved wife - first birthday, anniversary etc. You will come through it and I hope that you have family and friends who are there to listen to you and give you a hug. I found that some friends, especially after my sister's sudden death at 43, appeared to be avoiding me. They actually didn't know what to say so if some people are like that please forgive them. Your wife is with you in spirit and I'm sure that you have many happy memories to cherish. Take care and do let us know how you are getting on, Carole
Annierj
4th Feb 2019 22:01:36
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Hi Ronnie. Lost my husband three years ago. Please believe me that it does get better. Nothing will ever be the same again, but you will have a new and different life. I'm sure you are lonely and finding it hard to cope but you are stronger than you know. I miss my husband every day and think of him all the time, but I owe it to him to enjoy life. Just take it one day at a time, honey.
Gearoid
19th Jan 2019 22:33:44
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Sorry to Hear Ronnie, I wish i could say something that would ease the pain but alas no words make it better. For me i just remembered all the good times, crazy as it seems i still chat to her even though she passed 3 years back. For now focus on the wonderful times you had and smile when you think of them. Take care of yourself
Sue4
19th Jan 2019 16:17:57
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Hi Ronnie another newbie here, sorry for your loss. I lost my husband of 38 years four years ago. It does seem surreal at first and you worry about how you will cope after being together for so long but believe me somehow you do. Take each day as it comes doing as much or little as you can be bothered to do. Take care. Sue
SilverBlue
17th Jan 2019 10:10:52
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Welcome Ronnie, sorry to hear of your loss it is a very sad time for you, Silversurfers is a friendly site and we are all here to support each other

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