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I'm a widow now

My DH passed away 12/10/25 at a hospice house. Thank you to everyone on this message board for your advice and caring support.

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  • Chance Rider
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    @Cat K I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that your DH is no longer suffering from this wretched disease. My thoughts are with you.

  • RetiredTeacher
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    Hugs and prayers.

  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 3,175
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    I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for your comfort in the coming days. May he rest in peace. 🙏💜

  • wose
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    So terribly sorry for your loss. Thank you too for all your support on this site. May you find peace and comfort and may DH rest peacefully💜

  • Jgirl57
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    so very sorry; peace to you and your family.

  • tonyac2
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    So sorry @Cat K for your loss.

  • Goodlife2025
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    So very sorry @Cat K may you and your family have a Peace knowing he is at Peace from this terrible journey.

  • trottingalong
    trottingalong Member Posts: 964
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    Hugs to you. Another step in this difficult journey.

  • Biggles
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    So very sorry may your DH RIP. Hugs may you too find peace.

  • Metta
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    Wishing you peace and strength.

  • jgreen
    jgreen Member Posts: 287
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    God be with you and your family @Cat K

    May perpetual light shine on your dear husband and may he rest in peace

  • Kat63
    Kat63 Member Posts: 213
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    So sorry for the loss of your DH. Sending prayers to you for peace and strength going forward.

  • easy23
    easy23 Member Posts: 354
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    So sorry for your loss. You have been through so much. WIshing you peace.

  • Palmetto Peg
    Palmetto Peg Member Posts: 324
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    So sorry to hear this, but he is now at rest. I hope you can find comfort in friends and family, and your support family here. 💜

  • ronda b
    ronda b Member Posts: 384
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    💖

  • annie51
    annie51 Member Posts: 608
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    May you find peace and strength as you journey through Stage 8. He is now freed from this tortuous disease and can be himself again.

  • White Crane
    White Crane Member Posts: 1,160
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    I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Praying for your peace and comfort.

  • elainechem
    elainechem Member Posts: 212
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    I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband early in 2020. It was really strange the first time I said aloud, "I'm a widow."

  • midge333
    midge333 Member Posts: 649
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    I am sorry for your loss. Please be kind to yourself.

  • Marla13
    Marla13 Member Posts: 60
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    So sorry for your loss. May you find peace.

  • Jo124c
    Jo124c Member Posts: 34
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    I'm sorry to hear of your loss and that you are joining us, the widows. A very tough time. Peace to you.

  • CindyBum
    CindyBum Member Posts: 683
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    I'm so sorry, Cat K. May 2026 bring you healing.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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