I Lost More Than My "Husband"
I've noticed there seems to be a common saying or feeling about Widows: "Oh, she lost her husband. I feel so bad for her." Then they will go about carrying on with their lives, not really giving it a second thought. Or if you personally know the family, You may have dealt with YOUR grief, but not fully understand how the Widow and their children are impacted by their loss Every. Single. Day. If you see them "moving on" with their lives or positing sarcastic meme's about dating (ahem, that would be me), please do not assume that they are "over" their spouse. They will never be over this loss. EVER. I used to be one of those people who didn't get it and ashamed to admit.....I did judge them. That was the Old Me. This New Me has become way more evolved and understanding to the feelings of others who have lost a loved one. I had a close friend tell me at the visitation of her loved one, "I hate that you know what to do for us, bu...