
This wasn’t supposed to happen.
Not so soon.
Not when your dreams and plans for the future were based on the assumption there would be many more years ahead.
Suddenly you have to juggle financial issues.
And, if you’re a parent, your children’s emotional and physical needs.
On top of all that, being widowed young can leave you feeling isolated and different.
b) There’s the expectation from others (and maybe yourself), that because your loss has occurred early in life, you can bounce back more quickly than an older survivor. This may result in well-meaning family and friends urging you to “get on with your life” and pressure you about dating before you’re ready.
In Part 2, we’ll offer six proven tips for handling the problem of isolation.
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