Yes you can join on WhatsApp don’t have to put names and numbers on there. Need to private message to do that
I would do a Whattsap group but bit comfortable with zoom
So sorry for your loss
I am in the same boat.
Yes, I’m in a very similar situation. No family to turn to, only a couple of friends. I’ve been trying to keep myself busy, but you can only keep yourself busy to a certain extent. And then there’s the lonely evenings where you’re left with your thoughts. It’s such a lonely place. It’s awful, but it makes me jealous seeing that so many people have that support, and a lot of the time taking it for granted 
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I am in the same situation. I have no family and one friend who visits very rarely. When he does visit, all he wants to talk about is football and nights out with his wife and other couples. The last time I saw him, he told me all about his plans for Christmas. That’s the last thing I want to talk about.
I suppose it’s my own fault for only ever wanting Lillian. She was everything to me and all I ever needed.
Life is absolute hell and I don’t want to be here.
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Yes I think that, so many people do not appreciate what they have. No it’s not because of my loss I think that I always have. I see people out, recently a woman and her sons girlfriend, I thought she was a daughter. So lovely wanting to take the mum here and there. It just makes me feel more alone seeing other people.
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It is difficult when people talk about their partners and their plans for Christmas. It makes people seem quite insensitive in a way, but I suppose sometimes they don’t see it.
If you, or anyone on this chat feels lonely and wants to talk - my inbox is always open. I know what it’s like to feel so lonely, not having any family and hardly any friends. Especially friends who aren’t there to support you. It can be a very isolating world.
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I am struggling with loneliness.
It’s so so difficult.
Junie x
It’s unbearable Junie.
People on here have been so kind but the loneliness is destroying me. I really need someone to talk to. I have had some counselling but it didn’t help much. They didn’t really understand the pain we are going through.
David. x
So sorry, can you find any groups close to you?. You need actual contact with people, it makes such a difference. Talking on here is good but it doesn’t make up for contract x
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Hi Lost12,
I’m trying to find local groups but there’s nothing really. I did find out about a local bereavement group but it has disbanded. I will keep trying. There must be something somewhere.
Thank you for replying Lost12. It’s very kind of you.
Look after yourself and take care,
David.
Hi Dave
Just wish I could work out a safe way to get a group of us together on WhatsApp.
My eyes are so sore all the crying.
As you say we need to talk.
Junie
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I’m very inexpert with these things, but I think that you need mobile numbers for a WhatsApp group.
I’d be happy to join in myself, but I know it makes people a bit nervous
Maybe doesn’t have to be a group for bereavement, I joined a way up group, anything, try to get with people. I would love us to all meet x
May I ask - what is Way Up?
A group for widows and widowers. Different areas have them, check to see if one in your area. People who understand how you are feeling
Yes you need mobile numbers for a WhatsApp. You need them in contacts then add to the WhatsApp group
Me too
Junie
I would like to meet up,
Hope we can find a way
Junie
Hello when I first joined a lady @KarenF (I think I got this right) set up a zoom meeting & it worked well.
She did post a message recently today she would be willing to set up a group for the newly bereaved so this i think would be of great benefit to you all.
It was held once a week you logged on & it was a private group & you could then see the other users on your computer screen and can chat.
If I’ve done this right hopefully @KarenF will see this message and respond, I’m hoping I’ve got the correct person.
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