tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738048378012755564.post8569788761871481331..comments2024-03-06T03:23:51.904-08:00Comments on Surviving Middle-Aged Widowhood: Taking a Break from Grief, Growth & HealingWidow in the Middlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598249263166943162noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738048378012755564.post-25740585026649603672010-05-04T11:45:26.102-07:002010-05-04T11:45:26.102-07:00Nancy - Mere words seem so insignificant and lame ...Nancy - Mere words seem so insignificant and lame but from the bottom of my heart I send you my sympathy, understanding and compassion for what you are experiencing. Your situation sounds complicated because of being in another country and I hope you are back home as soon as possible.<br /><br />Don't feel guilty about any "me" time you've given yourself. I am realizing I should have done so long ago. Taking care of yourself and your own needs when times are the hardest makes sense to me.<br /><br />Know that there is a great network of good, caring people out there in the online grief community ready to provide support and a listening ear. Slow down and nurture yourself in whatever ways you can and don't expect too much of yourself too soon. Above all, be kind and gentle to yourself.Widow in the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598249263166943162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738048378012755564.post-13485296439312521212010-05-04T06:52:13.900-07:002010-05-04T06:52:13.900-07:00hello, widow in the middle...god, how i wish i cou...hello, widow in the middle...god, how i wish i could talk to you. sadly, i have no help, but looking for it, as i am now 44, just lost my WONDERFUL husband of 4 1/2 years to a heart attack in march. stuck in england (from colorado!), stuck w/a house i can't afford (in colorado), hung out to dry by the (US govt) company my hubby worked for, lost my job (lost my "dependent" visa in UK), etc., etc., etc....i DID get some "me" time in london w/my girlfriends, but feel guilty about it. hopefully i'll make it home (to US) by the end of this month....i REALLY get the lack of energy thing!! i say there's no other word for it but "SUCK." <br />Best wishes,<br />nancy martin<br />martinsengland@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com