In the 2 years since my husband passed away, I have dealt with a number of issues (besides dating), from finances to changes in my former circle of friends. What I'd like to ask you is to share with all of us the top 3 issues you've dealt with and how you coped or navigated through them. For example:
Did you have tough financial issues?
How did you help your children deal with their loss?
What were the most difficult aspects of dealing with the estate - and how did you manage?
How is your physical health in the wake of your loss?
And generally, what has been the most helpful to you?
One of the issues I faced, and faced it lately, was the rejection on the part of a few friends and family of the new man in my life. In fact, one relative started a smear campaign on him, involving a few other friends. It was nasty. I don't quite understand it, but obviously, some people didn't want me to be happy - which I am!
Naturally, people are going to compared your new love to your deceased spouse. I get that! But if people are rejecting the new person you love, you need to reject them and their toxicity. This is their problem, not yours. Continue to surround yourself with loving, positive people who are genuinely happy for you. And you deserve all the happiness life has to offer! Let's share! Thank you, Maggie
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