Hi All, It's been a year and eight months since I lost my husband of 42 years. I was a warrior during the year he was ill (trying everything I (we) could to keep him alive) and then wondering who would I be without him.

I truly believe my husband's spirit surrounds me ... but I also know that he wanted me to find my purpose and to live ... life goes on! I turned to my creative side - producing artwork and poetry which expressed my grief, and then expressed finding my joy. I am so grateful for the time my husband I had together. It enabled me to go on, and to discover the new me, and ultimately ... to a wonderful new relationship. Romance and love is possible in our sixties. I am glad to be alive, grateful for all of my experiences good and challenging. It brought me to who I am today, and I really like this woman named Laurel. For those of you going through loss, my book "Emerging Voices" will take you on a gentle journey of self-discovery. Laurel
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