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Gillian

@sandygill_

#widow - rebuilding Post mostly about surviving #grief #loss #bereavement

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calendar_today05-02-2009 09:25:44

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The Widows Handbook (@handbookwidows) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My #healthanxiety spiked after Tim's sudden death, but not for me - for other people. It has been bad over the last couple of weeks as someone very close to me has had a health scare. It's hard not to catastrophise when you have lost someone close. thewidowshandbook.com/home/health-an…

My #healthanxiety spiked after Tim's sudden death, but not for me - for other people. It has been bad over the last couple of weeks as someone very close to me has had a health scare. It's hard not to catastrophise when you have lost someone close.

thewidowshandbook.com/home/health-an…
Cruse Bereavement Support (@crusesupport) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Remember to check on your friends, especially this time of year. How someone appears on the outside isn't always how they're actually feeling. If you need advice or support, we're here ⬇️ ow.ly/ohI750Usrpv

Remember to check on your friends, especially this time of year. 

How someone appears on the outside isn't always how they're actually feeling.

If you need advice or support, we're here ⬇️

ow.ly/ohI750Usrpv
The Widows Handbook (@handbookwidows) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sending love out to all the #widows on the run up to Christmas - whether it's the first, the fifth, the 25th, we still miss them. Thinking of all of you xxx #widow #grief

Richard E. Grant (@richardegrant) 's Twitter Profile Photo

4 years ago, on the eve of my wife’s birthday, we had no inkling of the Tsunami that was about to engulf our family, when she was officially diagnosed just before Christmas . . . . . ❤️🎄❤️🎄

Gillian (@sandygill_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Something beautiful. Day 21 of The Old Fox Advent Calendar and perfect for this Winter Solstice evening. Happy Solstice. Blessed Yule.

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This made me shed unexpected tears this morning. It spoke of what makes my heart hurt & what makes it happy. The #grief which took from me (my love, my dreams), the #love which has since given to me (hope, laughter) & everything in-between. '...a life of love is never slight...'

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Joy & grief can coexist. For those newly #grieving, you may not believe this. But one day you'll cry & laugh almost in the same breath, so don't feel guilty - it doesn't mean you've forgotten your #loss Let the feelings fuse or just sit alongside each other. #grief #widow #love

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Beautiful & reminds me of the devastation when my husband died. The 'cold weathered border' of feeling half-dead with #grief & half-alive with rage; trying to be brave; repeating the word 'courage' to myself like a mantra; recalling myself to life. You can. Always #courage

Paper Cup Coffee Liverpool (@pcpcoffee) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last year we supported 30-40 homeless customers per day. We were able to employ an ex homeless customer, support apprentices with work hours, and deliver space for community organisations amongst other work. We are a totally unique charitable offering in Liverpool.

Last year we supported 30-40 homeless customers per day. We were able to employ an ex homeless customer, support apprentices with work hours, and deliver space for community organisations amongst other work. 
We are a totally unique charitable offering in Liverpool.
Gillian (@sandygill_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When in Liverpool please stop by this lovely cafe (Queen Sq, near Lime St Station) for locally roasted coffee, delicious cakes and hot food. They also attend to the nearby homeless so a truly local, caring business.

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There's some really good advice here about navigating Valentines Day, which can be hard for those struggling with #loss #grief #bereavement #widow #widower

Feargal Sharkey (@feargal_sharkey) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ofwat are utterly, utterly hopeless day 13,101. In early 2024 it was revealed that Thames Water 💧 was defaulting on their legal commitments to invest in the environment and infrastructure by £1,134,000,000. A total of 105 projects would not be delivered. At the time I asked,

Paper Cup Coffee Liverpool (@pcpcoffee) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This morning is very busy with our homeless customers. Being cold, but having that first hot drink of the day to warm up and a friendly chat is important.

This morning is very busy with our homeless customers. Being cold, but having that first hot drink of the day to warm up and a friendly chat is important.
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A good article on navigating #loss including acceptance & self-healing. ‘…we cannot go around the pain that is…our #grief…we must journey all through it, sometimes…on the less strenuous side paths, sometimes plowing directly into the black centre.’ centerforloss.com/2023/12/open-p…