I thought it would get better by now. Husband died 2-6 and I still can't sleep and must force

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57. Two of the very best ways to deal with grief for me,

Have been ongoing regular conversations with the deceased, as they were such an important part of my life So I kept them near and dear by including them in my daily acts, and second, is doing very specific things to go or them. Things that they would have garnered great joy from or that we used to do together.

I talk to them to this day and it helps me get through those moments without trying to avoid them.

Were you being treated for those things prior to his death?

I know this may be somewhat controversial, but the last thing I wanted during the very worst of my pain and loss was medication. As deep as the loss is and as painful as it is to be in the midst of it, I also trust that I'm feeling everything that's normal in this moment and I've slowly and gradually gotten through parts of it by giving myself permission to be exactly where I am.

Those of us that have taken this journey, or are in the midst of it understand, empathize and share your loss.

I still say thank you often for those gifts I'm blessed enough to carry forward from them.

Trust. You.