I've been thinking - despite the fact that Liz always looks worried when she sees me do that. Her eyes seem to say, "oh, not again and please don't do that."
There seems to be an interest in meet ups. I'm thrilled with the one Amanda has organised.
We need to ensure that we are all safe and don't publicly share private information, addresses and contact information.
How about if folk interested in having a 'local' meet up . Post the name of a nearby city, or one they can get to easily... or a region?
That way folk can see if there is anyone else nearby?
So I would post 'Hertfordshire UK'
Those folk near enough could then negotiate a locale and organise a local meet up.
Any good?
Post away below with locations if you have a mind to.
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Hi Kevin, I know you are about 52 miles from me, according to the site info (find people near me) I’m in touch with several “locals” and we do meet up but I know what you mean about keeping safe. My sons were horrified when I first told them I was meeting someone I had met on the Internet.
We are in Bridgend just outside Cardiff so pretty much anywhere along the m4 corridor. Weekend is best for me due to work but if given enough notice will book the day off to bring along my beautiful golden oldies
Hi Kevin, I like the idea of us all staying safe. I live near Newcastle upon Tyne and would love to meet others who have walked the same route as Les and I did.
I will never stop missing him or remembering the evil, vile journey we had. It would be great to help somebody, just through conversation and explaining our journey. Of course there are some parts of the journey, in the beginning that we laughed at. That seems years ago but just talking has to be good.
Kevin if I could help one person I will be happy. That doesn't sound right but you will know what I mean.
Les is never far from my thoughts and is only a whisper away. I will always carry him in my heart and love him so much.
I was shocked when my hairdresser said I should get out more and meet someone. I only lost Les 14 months ago. I have no intention of looking for anybody after spending 41.1/2 years married to my perfect man. I know I was very lucky . It wasn't all plain sailing as we were both stubborn but looking back I wouldn't change it for the world.
I am so pleased that Les is still that close too you. Wonderful.
14 months is not so long... The books say expect two years, but we are all different. My last love took me ten years before I would even look at anyone.
I think you could help a lot of us folk here, but maybe this is not your thing.
PSP Assoc. is currently looking for volunteers.
I think you would have a lot to offer.
It is soo good to have loved so deeply... I think the extra pain from the loss is worth it.
If I could help just 1 person I would be incredibly happy. Not that I like the situation I am in. None of us do and that is why this forum is so important and vital to anyone needing support, guidance and love. Even a funny story occasionally.
I feel as tough, it is going to take me some time to be able to cope without Les. The hardest of all is the "what ifs". I suffer with this more than anything. I ask myself what if we had the diagnosis sooner. Then the reality kicks in. We are fighting a losing battle, one we can't control no matter what.
I don't know what is required of a volunteer or if I have the knowledge to be one.
Les is never far from my side even though I can't see him. Sometimes I hear footsteps in our bedroom when I am downstairs. I hope it is Les.
Yes all of those 'what if' doubts and hearing our loved one on the stair is hard wired into us all.
I comes from the limbic system, a part of the brain we had before we developed our cortex, rational brain. The limbic system is not open to reason.
Before we had a reasoning cortex it would be the limbic system prompting to go and find the lost one. It does not differentiate between dead and missing and it whacks us with a lot of guilt to drive us to seek too.
All this fades in time, it is the grieving process.
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