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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: My husband passed away 1/26/17 [View all]Justice
(7,198 posts)29. I am so sorry.
I have my dad who three years ago lost my mom after 55 years of marriage. In the first year, He sounded in many ways like you do in terms of what you know you need right now and how to tell other people what you need.
I think you be honest with your sister and others - reach out as you need to but let them know you need some time for yourself. You emotionally cannot be there for others if you don't take care of yourself -- and right now you are most important.
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My heart goes out to you at this time. It must be a huge adjustment and very painful!
manicraven
Mar 2017
#7
May tomorrow's path to peace be more clearly marked and have fewer obstacles than today.
IADEMO2004
Mar 2017
#57
I'm sorry I missed this when you first posted. You have my sincere condolences.
sinkingfeeling
Apr 2017
#65