Oh @Martyn2 im so sorry. Youre hsving it rough arent you ? I sprained my ankle this week and know how you feel - makes you miss them even more 
been feeling sorry for myself this week . Im sure you will get help with it won’t you ? You take care.of yourself and go and have a little drink or something xx
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Happy to exchange texts. There is help for loneliness as long as there are people such as this lovely community always ready to wrap collective arms around each other. So sorry for your deep pain. Please message back anytime.
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Good morning
I recently lost my wife (had the funeral yesterday) My wife had dementia and cared for her before she went into a care home. I understand the feeling of loneliness but have started to make enquiries about bereavement groups in my area. There are some groups who do zoom meetings. I feel that it is important to start meeting people and having social contact. I am also a member of the U3A and I am sure you will find a branch close to you.
Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can help with.
Aaw thank you. On antibiotics for a chest infection as well deb5 xx
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Oh flipping heck martyn - you got it all going on haven’t u? You take care of yourself Xx
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I hope you did smile today. I know only too well how you feel. Your in a dark winter place at the moment but in time the sun will shine again but it takes time. It’s been ten years since my darling son unexpectedly died. I was trying to call him when the police knocked on the door. It’s been three years since my husband died from esophageal cancer and I cared for him alone for five long years. It’s a long hard road to walk but you will get there, just trust.
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My daughter and stepson dave family are making me take it easy plus Teddy n George are telling me off lol deb5
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I am just learning how to use the site. I lost my husband to cancer after 12 years battling with it and the last two years at home caring for him and then six weeks in hospital before he died five weeks ago. My children live in Yorkshire and I was in Scotland and they moved me immediately up to be near them straight after the funeral. But I don’t know anybody here, and I don’t drive and there is one shop in the small village of Oxenhope. I feel alone and hate being alone. I’m not used to being alone , I’ve always had him there. I am afraid even to cook that I do that wrong because my husband did all the cooking for over 20 years he cooked every single day. And now it’s just me to look after me. My kids are great but they all have families and jobs . Does anyone here online live near oxenhope in Yorkshire?
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I do @Cathvogel … i nearly moved to oxenhope … beautiful area just wasnt right house … i am living in silsden - just outside of keighley xxx
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In time, can you join a group to make new friends? Have you heard of the Jolly Dollies a widows social group - am sure there is one your way. Feeling for you - my hubby died 8 months ago and I miss him so much. I have no children, but do have good neighbours and friends - so important.
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I not heard of them ? It might be a London thing ? But there is a group for bereavment … i know of X
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I,m in goole about an hour away from cathvogel
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Oops meant away
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Bit further than an hour @Martyn2 … more like 2 hours isnt it ? 
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Not sure but last time I was over that way it took an hour or so deb5
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Really ? Thats good going then x
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Hi your children love you and want to protect you but I think moving is too much too soon! I have found no matter what I do there is no escape from any of this, I have tried but can’t escape myself. Friends and family are worth their weight in gold but sometimes you think you have friends and realise you actually don’t. It’s way too soon for you. Give yourself more time.’I live near Ormskirk. Take care x
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Shes already moved @Jane19. Her kids have moved her to yorkshire she says. And i know what she means its a massive thing being without your husband and suddenly alone. Poor lady. I hope she replies to our messages to her x
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Jolly Dollies is countrywide - you can Google them x
I did … not near me i dont think x
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