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Bereavement

MutantAndProud

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3. I have had issues moving on as well

Reply to imavoter (Original post)

Mon Sep 4, 2023, 09:57 PM

Sep 2023

It would be nice to have all the time in the world, and not experience a harder time in the second year versus the first; I’ve been even more isolated by my social circle for it, although I already needed to expand mine and make new connections. I’m feeling the pull of time forward though. It’s good to feel that, whatever it is. It doesn’t diminish what was.

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Need suggestions... [View all] imavoter Sep 2023 OP

Alas, I have no helpful advice or suggestions, but sending hugggs and vibes. niyad Sep 2023 #1

I don't have any advice but I have plenty of hugs for you. MLAA Sep 2023 #2

I have had issues moving on as well MutantAndProud Sep 2023 #3

Hmmm... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #4

Its not stuff. imavoter Sep 2023 #5

There are some exercises that may help you break through . progressoid Sep 2023 #6

I'll try anything at this point n/t imavoter Sep 2023 #7

Neither of these things really resonate with me imavoter Sep 2023 #8

I understand what you are experiencing, I'm there myself Otto_Harper Sep 2023 #11

Depression manifests in many ways that may not pnwest Sep 2023 #9

No I don't really feel guilty. imavoter Sep 2023 #15

Start with the smallest task. The one you can get done the quickest. Solly Mack Sep 2023 #10

I know you said you don't feel depressed radical noodle Sep 2023 #12

I might get buried here for my suggestion FoggyLake Sep 2023 #13

Dale Carnegie. justaprogressive Sep 2023 #14

When I lost my spouse I was very much like you Farmer-Rick Sep 2023 #16

If my husband dies before me, the thing I will most want to do Dark n Stormy Knight Sep 2023 #17