Hi. I didn’t realise this is my last. Week as i didnt realise you could only post for a year. So thank you to all the people who have helped and advised me when I was really low.it doesn’t seem like a year and really nothing’s changed. I’m still alone with transport problem’s trying to get any where. I still have no memorial for John or pictures up. I’ll miss him for the rest of my life struggling on without him. Don’t feel him or sense him anywhere. Anyway. Goodbye and thanks to all I hope you get some help to make life a little easier. Xx:cloud_with_lightning_and_rain:
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I didnt know that either ..do they get in touch with you ?
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Yes they let me know it was my last week. I think it was an email. I was a bit surprised. But I suppose they can only handle so many. Good Luck xx
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Sorry Yewtree, i didnt realise either.Look after yourself.
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When I go to topic on emails from Sue. Ryder. A lot of them have. unsubscribe against their name Why?
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Aww im really sorry to hear that ..i too feel like you need longer ..its been my husbands 12 month anniversary and i do t feel much further on ..maybe the fog has lifted a bit .sending you love maybe you can rejoin x
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So sorry to hear that you have to leave I do hope you can find some other way of having support like this It’s very hard as we all know there is no timeline for grief
Wishing you all the best 
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I had no idea either that you could only post for a year. I’m really shocked 
I find this forum really invaluable, often just to read through and feel not so alone. I’ll be gutted to lose this as a means of support - I’ve not managed to get counselling as they were all oversubscribed but this was so helpful. I hope it’s not the case 
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Hello all,
I just wanted to post and reassure everyone that you can remain a member of the community for as long as you like - there is no time limit on the support here, or on your membership. We have many members who have been here for years.
Our Grief Coach text support service was a subscription service that lasts for one year. Grief Coach is a one-way service where you receive grief support texts. When the subscription is ending, you receive a text message which lets you know.
I’m so sorry for any confusion and upset that this has caused. I’ve contacted you privately, @Yewtree to explain further.
Please do let me know if you have any questions and I can do my best to help.
Just to reassure you again, the community is always here for you.
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Thanks for clarifying that Seaneen It was causing a lot of despondency
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did anybody get stunning view of the aurora last night? looking at the many pics on FB today it was spectacular down here over cornwall,i didnt see local news last night,had no idea,and of course blinds were down at dusk. today the skies are touching the roof and the rain is biblical. i have a task in hand,adrians lifetime vinyl collection,and the “used twice turntable deck”. by chance conversation a few weeks ago i found a fellow lover of music who needed new turntable,and collects vinyls,hes son in law of one of my close friends,so im happy(with my sons blessing) that this much loved collection goes to an appreciative home,no way could i sell this,he is going to donate to the cancer unit in truro and any unwanted records he will take to the hospice shop,its a win win situation. a neighbour is going to load it all into my car so i can take down to the coast at the weekend.,nicer still that the music will now be played in “our happy place”,doesnt make me sad,im sure adrian will be delighted with my choice of re-homing. now i have a space to fill in my sitting room….no,im not going too,a space becomes just that,no more possessions!
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Thank you for confirming about the forum membership - really appreciated and grateful to be able to have this service ongoing 
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i had no idea until i saw all the posts that there was another side to this chat forum,which i never joined,pleased we can all communicate still
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Hi. I’m very pleased I can still use this forum as I would be totally lost without my friends on here. When it all gets too much I can come on here and get help. I’ve been struggling to find a plumber as one of the radiators is cold. The block paving is all dirty and has moss on it but when they come knocking round the doors I don’t trust them and don’t want to be ripped off for a few hundred pounds. Is there anywhere I can get honest people to do little jobs like this. Xxxx glad to be back. 
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glad you are still with us on here, oh yes,i would be very wary of door knocking trades,infact i dont answer the door to them. apparently plumber are hard to find anywhere,not just your area,is there an online local trade directory you can use?,i have heard of “check-a-trade”i presume you enter postcode and say which trade you require,good luck with that,im sure other SR friends may have ideas through experience x
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Yewtree, contact age uk. I believe they have various trades people they vet. They may be able to help & there should’nt be the risk of being ripped off. Good luck x
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I may not use it as much as most but this forum and knowing others are going through similar experiences has given me the added resolve to start walking out of the emotional turmoil it would of seemed strange to of only had a year considering we will all carry our grief for the rest of our lives hopefully with better control in the coming years thanks for the good news
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Such good news. I felt really low yesterday wondering how I would cope without the wonderfully kind and understanding people on here who I now call my friends. Thank you for your reassuring statement .
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Just to let you know that my drive has been a pain with moss and tried everything.
I read somewhere that biological washing powder works just by sprinkling it on dry.
Tried it and hey bingo it has worked..
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WOW,going to try that on my slippery patio …well,maybe not quite yet as we have more storms arriving,but certainly a job for spring clear up,thnks @Mitzi1