The Boston Young Widow and Widowers Group

"Hi, my husband passed away suddenly almost ten years ago, suddenly. We were married for 27 years. I have two grown children who are now in graduate studies. Would like to meet new people who are in the same."

"Hello...I just lost my husband on Valentines day 2008 to a heart attack. He was 57. I feel like I am just going through the motions. I just turned 50 this past year and am looking for others who actually understand what I am going through. I have a "

"Hi Barbara, I think you are the person I met this week at the meeting. - I was glad to meet you"

"hello. I lost my husband this past October...very suddenly, very unexpectedly...a massive heart attack. I never said good-bye. He left a terrific 3 yr old and 6 yr old w/o a daddy. We are moving fwd and the kids are doing great...but..I would like to"

"Hi I lost my husband July 2007 from Cancer. I spent the last year of his life taking the best care for him. I would like to meet people and get out once in a while. "

"I am 29 years old and I lost my fiance, Warren unexpectedly on November 30, 2006. At that time I was 3 months pregnant. It's been almost a year and a half since he passed away and looking for support from other women with similar experiences."

"I am 30 years old and I just lost my fiance, Clark, unexpectedly on March 13, 2008. I am looking for support from other women with similar experiences."

"I am a 38 year old mother of three and new widow. I would love the opportunity to speak with others in similar situations to share support, stories, coping strategies, etc."

"i love animals. my husband 44 passed in nov of massive heart attack"

"Hi My husband Ed was tragically killed Jan. 11 2007. He was a Local 107 Boston Ironworker.he was thrown off a 6 story parking garage, he died instantly. I was 32 and my daughter was 4, It would be nice to meet people who can understand and share."

"Hi Nanci...thanks for the welcome. I lost my wife July 20, 2002. I recall us communicating by e-mail some time ago! I actually stopped checking this site because I couldn't seem to get to any of the meetings and it wasn't too clear as to how productive the meetings that were held had been. Sounds like I'm just making excuses but I didn't seem to have the incentive to drive to Needham during rush hour to attend a meeting that I wasn't sure would even be held! I hope you are doing OK, Nanci..."

"Hi Joe, I'm sorry that you, too, have the need to join this group, but I wanted to say, "welcome". I hope you find support and understanding here................Nanci"

"Hello there, My husband, Paul, died this past November. He gave me all the strength I need, but I am having a hard time accepting this loss."

"Hello, almost 4 years now since my husband passed away 6 weeks after being diagnosed with Lymphoma; felt like I had hit a brick wall. I am stronger now but it is comforting to be surrounded by those who really understand."

"Hi Kate, So very sorry you had to join this group. feel free to email me at phillips828@msn.com I lost the love and light of my life in 06. I never ever thought I could ever feel anything but excrutiating pain, however I am learning I am a survivor, I feel if I can do this anyone can. Please feel free to write me anytime, grief is a wretched journey, it is so important to have good support, I am here to offer that if you need it. Most Sincerely, Maureen Phillips"