Hello from New England

Autumn

Autumn

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I came across this forum and thought that the posts were really interesting. People are talking about things that I actually understand!

I'm recently widowed and live with my husband's "family", comprised of his cat, his parakeet and 2 tanks of tropical fish.

Learning to live alone has been a major challenge, because I'm mobility impaired and legally blind. But I'm coping. I got some amazing software from the state Commission for the Blind --- it allows me to organize my life through the computer. I'm feeling more confident than I was at first.

It was so traumatic, losing him during this pandemic. I had to pick out the casket and make the arrangements online. The wake was limited to 10 people and lasted an hour. We couldn't even have a Mass. But we all have to cope.

My goal is to remain independent and positive, so if anyone hears me whining, feel free to (figuratively) swat me upside the head.

I'm looking forward to participating in this forum.
 

Condolences on your loss Autumn. I know you're going through a lot. I lived in New England, in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. What state are you in may I ask?
 

Welcome Autumn! Hope you enjoy it here.

You do have a sense of humor even with all your heartache ..... " I'm recently widowed and live with my husband's "family", comprised of his cat, his parakeet and 2 tanks of tropical fish."

So sorry for your loss. .. being a widow myself (for 7 yrs), I know it can be terribly hard at first, even w/o a pandemic to deal with.
My hubby left me with his beloved labrador when he died also.
 
Hi Autumn! My sympathy for the loss of your husband, it must be very hard, especially during this time.

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Oh Autumn, I'm sincerely sorry for the recent loss of your husband, it must be terribly hard for you, and also coping with your own health issues.. :( please feel free to whine or scream and complain if you wish.. you have that right for a while..

You are so welcome here.. ( are you in the USA)?.. I'm near London England..

Please join in anywhere you like on the forum , we don't stand on ceremony here...
 
Welcome to you, Autumn.
Very sorry for your loss, and for the timing too, which surely did make it all the more stressful, overall.

You are more likely to find understanding and support here, than any scolding for an understandable whine,
plus, you will hopefully find some good ideas also, that do help you.

I am also sure , from what you wrote, that your ideas can help others here as well!
Welcome!

Does your computer screen enlarge greatly, and have good contrast?

Or are you using one that "talks" to you, and that you speak to?
 
I'm using a software called ZoomText. It's a magnifier and a reader. I have it set at 16x magnification, though I mostly depend on the reader. I also have a high contrast lighted keyboard with large keys. And I have a 37" monitor. I also have a speech recognition program that's supposed to type what I say, but I don't think it's perfected yet. The first time I emailed my sister using it, she called me right up and screeched, "Are you drunk??!?!?" I guess I should have used the reader to proofread...

Technology is amazing!
 
Hi Autumn,welcome aboard,glad you found us
I'm very sorry for your loss during this difficult time we are living in
In the early 60's,I went to a co-ed boarding school in Deerfield, Mass
My mother's relatives came from Salem,Mass
You'll meet wonderful group of people here from around the world
Sue in Buffalo,NY
 
My condolences Autumn, and, welcome to the forum. It sounds as though you have good company to see you

through the day. You will have noticed people here from many countries. I'm in Toronto :)

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WELCOME from Maine! Always good to see someone from New England here! I too would like to send condolences for your loss! Everyone here is happy to listen and help you through this. My father passed away in May and we too, had 10 people at the cemetery and a short service. It was nice being outside though and it was good to see my siblings. I had to quarantine when I got back and none of us got sick. Be well and know you are not alone!!
 
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