In Part 1, we talked about the period following your spouse/partner’s funeral, when all the attention from well-meaning friends and family can start to feel overwhelming.
Pace yourself. People will understand that under the circumstances, you need to gage your capabilities on a day-to-day basis.
If you feel the need for quiet or solitude, it’s okay to say so. Let others know you appreciate their company but recent events have left you depleted and you need to take time to retreat.
If others invite you out for a meal or other social occasion, you may be reluctant to decline due to fear of losing more connections in your life. People will understand if you explain that you aren’t sure from one day to the next how you’ll be feeling and will have to let them know closer to the event.
Keep in mind that during this difficult period, your needs and comfort are important! For now, it’s okay to make them your top priority.
Also remember it’s important to have others in your life and not to isolate yourself.
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