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Bereavement

Marthe48

(20,514 posts)

10. It is very soon

Reply to duncang (Original post)

Sun Sep 1, 2024, 09:12 PM

Sep 2024

You lost your wife in a traumatic way and way too soon. One of these days you'll return a smile, enjoy a bit of conversation. How soon is up to you. How far any chance meeting will go is also up to you. Don't feel bad if you aren't ready or don't want something more.

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I know I'm not ready [View all] duncang Sep 2024 OP

You didn't have to say anything.... FarPoint Sep 2024 #1

A return smile is perfect Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #2

When you're ready to say something, you will. Don't stress it. bullimiami Sep 2024 #3

You might, just go slow. Nothing wrong with that. multigraincracker Sep 2024 #4

it's always nice to meet friendly faces, peacebuzzard Sep 2024 #5

There is no timeline on grieving. If or when you're ready for a new chapter, you will know. LoisB Sep 2024 #6

A friend who lost his wife over two years ago is just now able to think about the future and changes. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #7

I am very sorry for your loss. maptap22 Sep 2024 #8

I lost my husband 7 1/2 years ago Marthe48 Sep 2024 #9

{hug} While not the same... electric_blue68 Sep 2024 #11

It is very soon Marthe48 Sep 2024 #10