Exploring the Many Rooms of Life After Loss
Before my husband passed, I never really thought about how many decisions we made together. It was simply part of our marriage and part of the life we shared.
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I still catch myself saying “we.” Sometimes I’ll begin telling a story and say, “We…” before stopping to correct myself. Other times, I don’t even realize I’ve said it until after the words are out.
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As I walk through the many rooms of widowhood, I find myself returning often to the room of companionship.
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There is no single way to experience widowhood. These reflections come from the perspective of a younger senior navigating life after the loss of a spouse after years of building a shared life together.
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