winifred01 I think that is the million dollar question, that no one has the correct answer to!
As we are all different and deal with things at different times.
Personally there were days I just kept the doors locked closed the curtains, didn't answer the phone, didn't eat etc etc .
My friends came round but to be honest I just sat there in a daze, then maybe 6/7 mnths on I just didn't want to see them any more, I couldn't be bothered and even now I have not re kindled some of the friendships.
I think the best person was my next door but one neighbor when I look back, she would just ask if I needed milk/food etc and she would produce cottage pies and sandwiches.Some.(and of course my friends on GN ).x