My heart goes out to you. I do think it gets easier but it has only been a few days so the pain seems greater than you can bear after 37 years together. I wish I could say something more comforting but I know there is not much consolation at this point..so I wanted to reach out and let you know you are not alone.

my mom passed away in jan. I never remember the last time I cried so much and so often. I ne er knew I could become so weak. like a 4yo Child losing his mom. all walls were and are still down. it's painful. there is nothing we can say to make us better right the way. but I do notice talking sharing the pain to another compassionate human soul helps temporarily.

I know what you are feeling. I lost my husband of thirty-four years suddenly and we are about the same age. He died on my birthday a year ago last month. So after a year, it is still difficult. I feel so lost and alone. He was my life and I never pictured this would be me so early in our lives. Know you are not alone and maybe together with friends and people who really know the pain and sorrow you are feeling will make you feel okay for today. For me, each day is a new challenge. I think every night I lay my head on my pillow, I have made it another day without him at my side. Take care of yourself and do something today that makes you think of her in a happy way. It is what I do every day to make myself feel a little better.

Hello,I am not sure easier is the right thought.My Wife Renee died December 9 2016. I am always up then down,terribly sad and angry one day just ok the next.I have joined a small group at my Church,but it just seems to hurt more when I share about Renee.All I know is God will get me through,but in the mean time I still have Sons(yes all grown up) that still depend on me.

Huge hug for you Texas.... I am so very sorry for your loss.... I have lost my birth family but not a life partner
We have a very good and active Widows and Widowers board on here that might be of help to you and I think a real life support group might help as well
I'm glad you're here
Big hug and a blessing for you as well Muddy and flores........ I will put up a link to the group......xo

https://www.dailystrength.org/group/widows-widowers

You are just a week into this, I am impressed that you have been able to reach out so quickly. That is a very good sign!

It does get better, but it takes time. There really is no easy way to lose a spouse, just different stages of bad. Surround yourself with family and friends. There will be many things you have to do, if you have a really good friend or family member lean on them for help. WHen my sister died, her husband got a lot of support from his brother. It made a huge difference for him and his ability to function.

Gentle hugs

(((( HUUGGZZZ ))))

I am so very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.