We are a lovely group who meet up in Tyne and Wear local areas. We range from Morpeth to Middlesbrough and have many weekly meet ups in local areas.
We meet for coffee’s/lunch and other gatherings and try and get together with other people who understand what we’re all going through, to give & receive support.
We are a friendship group not a dating site.
We also have group holidays and other events for anyone who feels ready to join in.
We try to be positive with lots of chat, activities and laughter. (The best medicine)
If you’re interested in joining us please message me or look up https//.anewchapterne.org everyone who’s lost a spouse or partner will be very welcome to the group none of us wanted to join.
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I only signed up today and am feeling my way around as technology is challenging. I live 10 miles south of Durham.
My dear husband passed at Easter last year and though I’m getting there gradually, I still have the constant ache of loss and feel very lonely at times. I am determined to live for us both and find joy in small things every day but we were together for 55 years so it can be a struggle despite friends and family’s kindness. Family don’t live near. Weekends are toughest. I know you’ll understand. Best wishes, Mags🌻
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Joined this group as it is text based as the thought of face to face meetings, even amongst like minded people is not something I could imagine being brave enough to do.
I am so pleased to read your post it shows given time, people can sum up the courage to try moving forward.
That day may hopefully come for Me but for now your post provides hope for the future
I know how you feel, I felt the same way. It’s a hard journey we are on and it takes time.
I was 4 years without my husband before I started the group. I could never have imagined I could do something like that.
But as time goes on we learn to cope, whichever way is best, everyone’s journey is different. A horrible place we didn’t want to join.
I now have a lovely supportive group of new friends who understand what this journey means to each and everyone of us.
I’m 7 years now and still miss him dearly I don’t think it ever leaves us.
Take your time, there’s no rush just do whatever works for you. I wish you well and hope you look after yourself, and have good family and friends to help you. Take care
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Thanks for getting back. Good to know others understand because no one truly does until they lose a beloved partner.
It’s been hard as I was just getting back my own health gradually after a serious illness when my husband began his treatment.
I journal my thoughts, mostly in verse as it helps get them out of my mind and on with my day ,while keeping my brain exercised!
I right amusing verses for family and friends which helps them to know how I’m coping but the smallest thing can trigger the enormity of loss. A piece of music, a tv prog we enjoyed together, a grandchild’s achievement that we’d loved to have shared together.
I know I’m progressing. I exercise daily. Winter isn’t a favourite season for me.
I try not to let the world news affect me and switch off after headlines. So many have problems of varying degrees so I count my blessings. A day at a time! Take care, M 
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We are a lovely group who meet up in Tyne and Wear local areas. We range from Morpeth to Middlesbrough and have many weekly meet ups in local areas.
We meet for coffee’s/lunch and other gatherings and try and get together with other people who understand what we’re all going through, to give & receive support.
We are a friendship group not a dating site.
We also have group holidays and other events for anyone who feels ready to join in.
We try to be positive with lots of chat, activities and laughter. (The best medicine)
If you’re interested in joining us please message me or look up https//.anewchapterne.org everyone who’s lost a spouse or partner will be very welcome to the group none of us wanted to join.
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Hi, thanks for info but I’m still having trouble with your link. I get to the website but when I press the box to join up comes a page saying ‘not available! M