Losing my dear wife has been the hardest experience for me. I knew grief would be painful but never realized how much her absence would change the flow of my everyday life. It's been two years since she left, but the loneliness makes it feel like a fresh incident, although I have gradually learned to carry the loss.
At 63, I find myself looking at life a little more differently. Coming back home to an empty house and having dinner all alone hits hard more than anything. I miss the little things just like asking someone how their day went, sharing laughter over little things, having random conversations, or just sharing each other's company in silence.
I have come to realize that grief does not completely go away because there are days when I feel just fine all by myself and some other days where the quietness and emptiness of the house reminds me of everything that I have lost.
I often times wonder how other people in their 60's and above navigate this journey. Have you found ways to make peace with the loneliness, or have you moved on with someone new? And how do you balance it?
I am sharing this because I feel that there are a lot of people going through similar situation but rarely talk about it. So, how do you cope with the loneliness, and do you believe that it's possible to find meaningful companionship again in life? I would genuinely be encouraged to hear your thoughts and experiences..
It’s Monday and we are still here!!
