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"I lost my partner 14 months ago, please see the link below, it has a wonderful group of caring individuals, no matter our background we all have the same thing in common, loss of a spouse or significant…"

Mar 29

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Hugs to all instead of his."

Mar 27

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"Good to hear you made it through Easter Sunday, Harold. I too went to church today, I started last July as a way to get me out of my apartment and because I missed church. Today was different, I enjoyed the service and seeing all the familiar faces.…"

Mar 27

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Dear friends, Last Easter I stayed in my little cave, I had not yet found a church like most things I was still pushing then off for another day. I did find a church finally in May, but took me until July to muster up enough courage to go. I plan…"

Mar 26

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Diana, Mark and I shared 30 + years together, he passed peacefully on November 30, 2014 after a long and difficult battle with Parkinson's. I didn't find this site until February 2015 which I consider a God send. Thank you for your kind…"

Mar 25

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Diana, You are not alone, my losses have been similar to yours. The last one was the love of my life for 30 years, trouble is I took those losses and hid them away in my heart, my Mark knew me all to well and he could read my emotions just by…"

Mar 24

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Todd, It hurts having to deal with those things, I wish I could say something to take away your pain. The afternoon Mark passed, our apartment was crowded with rescue and police from 2:45 until 6 pm. Each one asking me over and over about his…"

Mar 24

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Tom, I lost my partner just over 16 months ago, we had 30+ years together. Mark passeg away after a long battle with Parkinson's. The loss of someone you love feels as if part of your heart has been torn away from you. I spent 3 months of just…"

Mar 24

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Wish this site would do spell check, sooner than sober for starters, I can blame it on my fat fingers not listening to my brain."

Mar 23

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Harold I felt like I was in a bad dream that I could not wake up from. I forced myself to go to work, my job is computer driven and no need for a lot of contact, and most let me be. I took a lot of breaks outside to walk and my work kept my mind…"

Mar 23

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Dear friends, Harold - getting mad and angry is nothing to be sorry for. I tend to hold all my emotions close and push them away. If I have learned anything this past year ignoring my feelings doesn't make it easier. Last week I was back at…"

Mar 22

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"This past week has been another ride on the roller coaster of emotions. Marsh is right, all of you are my family now. Spending all my free time over the past few years was spent taking care of my Mark. He needed me and depended on me for everything.…"

Mar 18

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Chuck, We are all wishing you the best day ever. Something I discovered last night after my post, I am stronger today than the previous day, I don't think any of us give ourselves credit as to just how strong we truly are. So while you out…"

Mar 17

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Thank you Marsha, I do tend to keep a lot tucked away inside. I look back over my life, not just the part of my life with Mark, but from my very beginnings. And with everything I have been through or accomplished, it wasn't from me but from our…"

Mar 16

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Thank you Jane, so true."

Mar 16

Steve commented on Steve Cain's group Bereaved Spouses

"Some one posted this on FB, so thought I would share with the group: "There will always be a reason why you meet people. Either you need them to change your life or you're the one that will change theirs". It was signed by Angel…"

Mar 16

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Mark & Steve

Posted on February 2, 2015 at 7:13pm 2 Comments 1 Like

Mark and I met 27 years ago in Jacksonville, FL. I was cruising a popular after hours spot along the river and noticed a handsome young man standing by the edge of the river. Being shy, I circled back not once but twice; the 3rd time I see him standing in the middle of the road so I stopped. He walks over and asks me when was I planning to stop and talk to him. Then something happened to me that I did not believe in, I fell head over heels in love with a total stranger. Odd thing is I got the… Continue

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At 9:09am on February 23, 2016, T.C. Goodwin said…: Amen Steve...

At 8:46am on February 23, 2016, Steve said…: For those who believe:

I wish I could tell you of all that God has planned

But if I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand

But one this is for certain though my life on earth is o’re

I am closer to you now than I was ever before

And to my very many friends trust God knows what is best

I’m still not far away from you, I’m just beyond the crest

There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb

But together we can do it taking one day at a time

It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too

That as you give unto the world so the world will give to you

If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain

Then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain

And now I am contented that my life was worthwhile

Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile

So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low

Just lend a hand to pick him/her up as on your way you go.

When you are walking down the street and you’ve got me on your mind,

I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind

And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face

That’s me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace

And when it’s time for you to go from that body to be free

Remember you’re not going you are coming here to me.

I will always love you.

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At 10:57pm on February 22, 2016, elyse said…: Steve,
On your post from Jan.27,what is the poem:For those who believe,etc.elyse

At 4:00pm on April 8, 2015, Jane P. said…: Steve, I am going to be one of those that will tell you to take your time. I strongly suggest no to make any life altering changes within the first year. Your post hit home for me. Before my husband passed I retired from a job which I loved and was so respected but I did it with no regrets to take care of him. After he passed away I confined myself to the sofa or bed and it it were not for my dogs I might still be there.

I have no clue what God has in store for me or why am I here and he is not. I guess why is an unanswered question we will need to figure out in time. I try my hardest to stay positive and so when I am down I need to count my blessings and not my heart aches and that keeps me going.

Grieving such as ours is a baby step process and unless someone has lost their soulmate, best friend, spouse all rolled into one they will never understand the pain we are in. They will never understand the pain lingers and never truly goes away! Take one day at a time Steve and remember to count your blessings and take life slow for now. Sending big hugs your way. Hugs, Jane P.

At 2:15pm on February 17, 2015, T.C. Goodwin said…: Helpful Tips:.

▪ Keep busy and continue your routine of work and activity. Many expressed the great help they received from prayer.

▪ Let your grief manifest itself; don’t try to hold it in. The sooner you grieve and weep, the sooner you will pass the period of acute grief.

▪ Don’t isolate yourself; mix with people and allow them to mix with you. If it helps you, talk freely about your lost loved one.

▪ As soon as possible, take an interest in other people and their problems. Try to help others, and you will help yourself."