As a new widow, I expected profound sadness, but was thrown off-guard by changing relationships and unexpected social awkwardness.
I was upset with well-meaning people who: - offered "words of wisdom" - compared their prior losses to mine - introduced me as a widow before I was ready - failed to include me - assumed I\'d be back on my feet After a year I was upset with myself for: - seeking too much sympathy - asking for help too often - respond.
As a new widow, I expected profound sadness, but was thrown off-guard by changing relationships and unexpected social awkwardness