Loss of your spouse

“The death of a spouse or partner is different that other losses, in the sense that it literally changes every single thing in your world going forward

When your spouse dies, the way you eat changes

The way you watch TV changes

Your friend circle changes (or disappears entirely)

Your family dynamic/life changes (or disappears entirely)

You financial status changes

Your job situation changes

It effects your self-worth

Your self-esteem

Your confidence

Your rhythms

The way you breathe

Your mentality

Your brain functions (Ever heard the term ‘window brain?’ If you don’t know what that is, count yourself very lucky)

Your physical body

Your hobbies and interests

Your sense of security

Your sense of humor

Your sense of womanhood or manhood 

EVERY.

SINGLE.

THING.

CHANGES.

You are handed a new life that you never asked for and that you don’t particularly want. It is the hardest, most gut-wrenching, horrific, life-altering of things to live with.”

This article was re-posted on Facebook this past Sunday by a brother, shipmate, and friend for over five decades who lost his loving wife.

He is one of few friends that are grieving their loss – each are in our daily thoughts and prayers, as we ask God to help each of them the strength to get through this very difficult time. God bless each of you.