I am so glad that things do not ever stay the way they are. As time goes on and I am able to connect with loving , caring, intelligent friends, my pain of loss is beginning to diminish. I know that my late hubby is in a better place and I know he wanted me to go on with life and not just exist. Talking with others in the groups, whether they are widowed, divorced or have been single for years, I find that we are all the same. We are lonely and longing for that love of our life again. Wanting to be held and feel that closeness is universal. Being able to discuss things in a nonthreatening environment has sure helped me a lot. The more I listen to others and talk to you , the better I feel. I still have bouts with tears, but it is not quite so overpowereing any more, thanks to you! 

 Lots of love & hugs to you & yours,

Sharon

I can tell that I am getting much better now that I have been able to make some online friends and talk about things that they bring up in the posts. It is great to hear the opinions of others and get to express my own. I am certainly not over the tears from the loss of my precious hubby of 40 years, but I am getting better and better each day with the loving support of everyone here in the online community in all the groups I have joined.

Lots of love & hugs to everyone!

Sharon

After being on the AARP website for a week now, I have found that I am beginning to reconnect with life and the real world after losing my hubby a little over three months ago. Everyone here in the groups have been so interesting and friendly. It is making me realize that life really can go on and be interesting again. Thanks so much to all of you on this site for being such great friends. Even though we have never met face to face, I know your heart and your thoughts by the things you write and they are wonderful and exciting! Thanks for making my world a better place!

Lots of love & hugs to you all!

Sharon

Since losing my hubby of almost 40 years, I have decided to retire from teaching and pursue my dream as a travel writer and home based travel agent. I love to meet people and find that it helps me to communicate with others by email or phone or maybe facebook and now AARP.org. I find that it helps me in my lonliness when I think of others and how I can help them. I still cry- alot, but it eases the pain temporarily. After only 3 months, I can tell that I am getting better and the dazed feelings are beginning to subside. I am beginnning to feel more alive after our month long trip to Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl and the Island Princess. The train ride down the coast of California was awesome and gave me a chance to meet more wonderful friends. Come walk with us as we make our way to healing by sharing our sorrows and our joys.

Lots of love and hugs, Sharon