YOUR STORY. OTHERS’ STORIES
There are 11 million of us in the United States. We are not alone. We heal in helping each other.
In Loving Action others are giving to you by sharing their experiences.
“I lost a lot of sleep wondering if my stepchildren would sue me over the will. Once they did, I let the attorneys worry about it, and I slept.” — L.B.
“I felt invaded when I received unsolicited offers to buy my house by people I didn’t know.” — S.M.
“My husband always paid all of the bills. I didn’t even know if I had money in the bank.” — L.M.
“I was left broke and to fend for myself, but I learned how to grieve and still live. It’s about learning it’s possible to survive, alone and unprepared, something I never imagined I would ever have to do. It’s about learning to walk a path that would teach me how to recover my life.” — A.D.
“One of the worst things is having to use a screwdriver when something needs fixing.” — L.B.
“I felt that there was no one that could really help me, or understand what I was going through.” — S.L.
“I had to take in a boarder to be able to pay my bills, but it worked out that she was perfect company. She kept me from being a recluse by insisting that we go out from time to time even if I didn’t feel like it.” — D.H.
“My husband and his best friend died within a few months of each other, and his wife and I have been able to regain our strength in being strong for each other.”— S.M.
“Suddenly, I was alone.” — P.B.
“The first time I found myself alone in the house without a task and time to spare.” — K.M.
“My family suing me.” —P.S.
“Remembering to take care of myself from a health standpoint. Sometimes I am inconsistent with my exercise, but I make sure I get my routine exams scheduled and go. When I’ve taken care of someone else for so long, it’s hard to put me first.” — K.M.
“I had time to prepare. For seven months, I knew what was coming and could gain closure that way. Was it still a son of a b*tch? Yes, it was.” — S.L.