Hi jan,
sounds like you are a busy lady. I am 59 and live with my 3 grown sons, two who are autistic. I also have bi-polar disorder and know what a bummer it can be. So sorry to hear about your husband, I lost mine two years ago this past oct. You will have a difficult time for awile but if you need a good listening friend would be glad to be there for you.

Hang in there, god never deserts those he loves,
sincerely,

leslie lane

Thanks for your reply.. How was your first thanksgiving? Christmas? I am really dreading these holidays. My husband was always there for me, bipolar and all.
Nice to meet you, jan

Hi jan,
I am on my second set of holidays and it is extremely difficult. People think you are going to bounce back right away and guess what it doesn't work that way. At least not for me and my sons. A song, a tv show,or the holidays can be painful and probably worse if in a depression. I suggest trying to be with friends, relatives, or people you feel comfortable with. It is hard I am still basically isolating myself from different people and found out when my husband was still at home and then in the nursing home who were really my friends. I have forgiven them but have nothing more to do with them.
Love les