On 1/28/2025 6:29 AM, Michael R. Collins wrote:
Not to go on at length about loss and coping, but do think *now* about your strengths, your family, and your friends.
And should the circumstances arise, don't wait for others to come to you - go to them. After losing Karen last year
after a year of increasing decline,
I'm so sorry to hear that.
I made a point of travel to see family and friends and places, not just locally but in Ontario, Nova Scotia, British
Columbia, Massachusetts, and the UK (Wales and England), eight trips in total, and... it was absolutely the best thing
I could have done for myself, to be with people, as the reality sank in.
I think everyone has their own way of grieving and recovering. You were great travelers, so it makes sense that travel
could be your way. My then wife died when she was 42 and I 44. We had a 7 year old son and my 17 year old son from a
prior marriage. My focus was on creating a new, healthy family life for us in the initially awful new circumstances.
Then, a bit over a year later, starting to look to find a new partner.
Then again, I had a great deal of support; both her and my families were right
here and there were many friends.
Those kids are now 43 and 53 and my 24th anniversary of Carol and I finding
each other is near.
Sounds as though you are well on your way to finding your feet. Best of luck on
continuing.
Moose
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