Wow

Parent Cafe
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<p>When my daughters first left for school, In 2006 and again last year, I took the change fine… with a few tears but adjusted quickly. In fact as much as we all loved being together, we enjoyed our independence and our seperate lives as well. But wow, this time around bit me in the butt! I guess its the comfort we found with one another this summer and the fact that we have had so many losses this year… </p>

<p>Its been 5 months since my husband died and I’m functioning but … goodness I miss my family!</p>

<p>Whine, whine, kavetch, kavetch…sorry</p>

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<p>Sending you sympathy. You have had a very difficult year, and it’s very understandable how you’re responding to your daughters’ returning to school.</p>

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<p>That’s a lot of loss to deal with in a short time. Everyone has a limit and it sounds like you are a basically strong, healthy, happy person who has some major adjusting to do. My sincerest sympathy on the death of your husband. </p>

<p>I wish you the best as you re-adjust to another life.</p>

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<p>sistersunnie, I was wondering how you’ve been doing. Please whine away. We are here to listen. Best wishes to you and your daughters. I hope they will be calling you often.</p>

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<p>My condolences. That’s a lot for anyone’s plate. Who can blame you for a sense of sadness? (((HUGS))) to you.</p>

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<p>Stay on CC, you’ll never feel alone.:slight_smile: Maybe you’ll have more time to help out some kids (or parents) in distress. CC is also a great place to whine.</p>

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<p>I’ve been wondering about you too, sistersunnie. Welcome back and by all means, whine away. {{{hugs}}}</p>

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<p>I hear a lament, but not a whine. Regardless, we are here 24/7, glad to keep you company through any lonely, difficult hours.</p>

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<p>I agree with Lorelei. There’s nothing “whiny” about your post, sistersunnie. You have every reason to feel the way you do. I’m glad you feel safe to come to CC for support. Here’s another (((HUG))), along with prayers that you’ll continue to heal from the lose of your DH.</p>

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<p>Ditto what everyone else said. Vent away at any time. We’re here. My nest is empty and the house is quiet. CCers keep me company.</p>

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<p>Sending a hug and good thoughts your way. Keep posting, the CC community is here to listen.</p>

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<p>Sistersunnie, glad to hear from you.</p>

<p>But really, let’s get it right: The word is “kvetch.” </p>

<p>(That’s supposed to be a joke. Hope it came through OK.)</p>

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<p>I was going to say, kvetch away! But maybe Yiddish lessons in your spare time? ;)</p>

<p>Seriously, though, sending hugs… Vent whenever you’d like. I do hope you have a good support network in real life who can give you REAL hugs whenever you want and need them. Do you?</p>

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<p>Oh, my! Sending your daughters off to school as a couple was totally different. Of course you are feeling this one more. I hope you have some friends of family there to offer real hugs. When they are busy or sleeping, someone here will always understand. We are all in awe of your wonderful husband and the things he acomplished.</p>

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<p>It sure makes sense that parting is much tougher when there is no one home with you. We do care and hope that your friends and loved ones in the neighborhood are there for you as well. I’m sure you mourn your wonderful husband as he was an incredible person and professional with so much to give.</p>

<p>Take good care of yourself and give yourself time to find what you’d like to pursue next.</p>

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<p>Sistersunnie - perhaps next time D comes home you could ask her to be annoying, and high maintenance…that ought to do it!</p>

<p>:)</p>

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<p>That was my phonetic version… my stepmom would cringe, she keeps trying to teach me yiddish.</p>

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<p>It got your point across. =)</p>

<p>Hugs for today. Is there anything we can do for you?</p>

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<p>Hugs to you, sistersunnie. </p>

<p>We dropped S2 in his new place several hundred of miles away. I’d gotten used to having him back home this summer, and now I feel like I’ve had an amputation! So, I share your sense of loss, though I have not had as rough a year as you have.
Keep well and kvech away to your heart’s content.</p>

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<p>Hi Sistersunnie! We’ve been sending good vibes your way.<br>
This is definitely the place to vent… and kvetch (how do you say that?)</p>

<p>Just want to let you know that I haven’t had anywhere near the rough year you have had–
But, sending off the college junior feels worst than last year.
He hasn’t left yet, and I am already so sad. </p>

<p>Wow, indeed.</p>

<p>So, when will the girls be back? Or when do you go for a visit?</p>