A lovely Lady who re-invented herself

I’m afraid these posts have really upset me and it is possible that I am not alone among those of us who have lost our life’s partner.
For every “Merry Widow” I should think there are hundreds for whom bereavement is like losing a part of themselves.
Good for your friend Judy but she is not me.

My aunt, for a short while after her husband died.
She painted every room in bright colours (he only liked magnolia)
She cut her hair short and wore pretty clips in it (he only liked long hair)

Sadly, she got ill and died, all too shortly after regaining a little life.

I know several older ladies who's lives started when they became widows. I decided not to wait that long and escaped instead of hoping for widowhood. I admire anyone who manages to escape or rebuild their lives. It's not easy to find out who you are when you've not been you for so long.