10 Ways to Heal After Your Spouse’s Death

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Recognize your grief

Your grief is unique because you and your relationship with your loved one are unique. Your experience is also influenced by the circumstances around your spouse’s death, other losses you might have experienced, the emotional support system, and the cultural and religious background you have.

As a result, the chances of you grieving in your own special way are very high. Don’t try to compare your experience with others, or to even consider that your grief should last a certain amount of time. Taking it “one day at a time” will allow you to take things slowly, at your own pace.

Talk out your thoughts and feelings

Allow yourself to express grief openly. When you share your grief outside yourself, that’s when healing happens. Allow yourself to talk about the circumstances of this heartbreaking event, your feelings of loss and loneliness, and all the special things you miss about your spouse.

Also, allow yourself to talk about how your husband or wife was, the activities he or she enjoyed or even did together, and all the memories that brought you happiness or even tears.

But promise that whatever you decide to do, you don’t ignore the grief. You have a wound inside you, caused by this loss, and your wound needs care and attention.

Allow yourself to speak from the bottom of your heart, not just your head. Doing so doesn’t mean you lose control. It’s a normal part of the process.

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