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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hi all,
I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd be here. In saying that I have had some interactions with some of you and you are all lovely, so thanks for saying hi and making me feel welcome! @Shaz51 @Determined @Maggie @Former-Member @Faith-and-hope @Smc @SoS .
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you dear @Lee82 as are you on my mind. Take care sweet Mel xox
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Anastasia I hope this weekend is a restoring weekend and you can get some rest, some 'me' time, some relief. 💚
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you @NatureLover 💕
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outlanderSenior Contributor
@Anastasia
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Dear @Anastasia , I know you're hanging on desperately for a bed for your boy. I'm not sure if you were even able to get any little bits of rest over the weekend...I guess no mental rest 😞 Am wishing for a bed soon, early this week, and some mental relief for you and also your boy. Sending much 💚 and hugs...
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Dear @Anastasia
I know I havent been around much this past month or so. But please know I am still here for you and always will be.
Sending you all my love and best wishes for both yourself and your Boy.
Hi also @NatureLover @outlander @Lee82 @SJT63 and any others around.
Emelia 🤗💞
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Lee82Senior Contributor
Beautiful Em. Thinking of you sweets. Sending you love, strength and warm hugs.
@Emelia8 💗💗
@Anastasia my love still hoping your boy gets a bed soon. You and your boy are in my heart and thoughts. ❤️❤️
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SJT63Senior Contributor
@Emelia8
was it you lost a partner recently? Sorry I do get people mixed up on here sometimes so apologies if it wasn't you.
the "year of firsts" is the hardest, then believe it or not it will get easier, except on their birthday. Four years later I still find his birthday really hard, which unfortunately is the same date as the new bloke's sister so I always have to pretend I'm fine.
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Yes @SJT63 you got that correct. My husband died suddenly just over 4 weeks ago. Had his funeral 3 weeks ago tomorrow, on what should have been his 73rd birthday. 💔
I'm sure what you say is right, and I'm sorry its still so hard for you 4 years after the loss of your partner.
I have my 62nd birthday later this week, and it will be the first without my husband in the 23 yrs of marriage and 2 years prior to that. I already know it will be hard.
Thank you for reaching out to me.
Emelia 🌷
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CornySenior Contributor
Be gentle on yourself @Emelia8 , grief is not a mental illness but people with a MI are at risk of a relapse when under stress. You are under enormous distress right now, I hope that you connect with face-to-face supports and are warm and cosy tonight with a doggo - Corny 
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