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Bluebird - I haven't been on this site in about a year. I'm about the same vintage as you from the previous site. I remember you and Wifeless and cheered your getting together. I'm so very, very sorry to hear of his passing. I truly can't imagine your loss.

Hi Maureen - I followed you many years back on the old board and remember your marriage announcement. I haven't been on this board in over a year and logged in today because, well, I don't believe there is such as thing as "beyond active grieving." I'm happy you viewed this event as a celebration and all the best to you in whatever comes next.

Hi Maureen - I remember you from the old board. I passed 8 years in August. I'm sorry the grief monster is hitting you so hard right now.

Does Playboy Neighbor know that he has a national fan club?

My partner, Greg, was a widower. His daughter, Megan, was 9 when her mom died. Greg died when Megan was 14 and I've raised her as my own. We'd talk about Greg. As time went by, it was good memories we revisited and laughed over. When she was 16 she candidly told me that she was glad we talked about her daddy. She added she and her daddy almost never spoke about her mother and she regretted how much she couldn't remember. Sharing the good memories helps us both remember how much fun we had with the big guy. Maybe the pictures bring you down, but sharing memories and stories will help your kids.

Yikes! I knew it would probably come to this. I've always told her I would pay tuition and basic living expenses (incl reasonable rent) while she's in school. Two years ago she flunked out of community college her first semester. Funding stopped. She choose to couch surf for a year instead of live with me. No $$ from me, worked part time at a pizza place. She decided to go to the Paul Mitchell school out of state where her BF lived. Ok. For 6 months she was committed. Then I discovered she was on probation for poor attendance. I told her 90% attendance or $$ stops. She missed enough that she was de-enrolled (expelled?). They give her the opportunity to re-enroll which she swore she was committed to, in large part because her BF told her to grow up and finish school or find a job. She swears she's enrolled but hasn't started yet and texted to ask for her rent $$. I told her to send the school's contract confirming enrollment and start date. She's refused. I refuse to send $$. She won't take my call, so I texted her that all she has to do is send me the paperwork. Haven't heard from her in almost 2 weeks. The BF's dad told me that my daughter is no longer talking to me because I'm ruining her life. (He supports me BTW). I have no idea how she's living. Her BF is on the east coast for 3 months. I was ready for this, but it still sucks.I know I'm doing the right thing.