I hope your day goes okay. Please let us know how it goes. I went back to work two weeks after my husband passed away and I was nervous too. However, my coworkers were very supportive. I must admit, I probably didn't get much work done, but I was there. It helped me to get my life back into a somewhat normal routine after Brian's death.

Nessie from KY

I went back to work 2 weeks after my husband passed and it was actually the best place for me to be. Everyone there was very supportive and we hugged and cryed and talked about Ken. I don't know what I would have done at home alone all day so for me it was good to be around friends.
I do understand how you feel though about not having someone there when you get home to discuss your day with. One of the things I miss the most is not having that person there that loves you and gives you the support and understanding you need when you've had a bad day at work.
To get up and go to work has given me a purpose so I was glad to go back.
Rae

I hope your day goes easy, but expect to have at least a couple of "moments" And be readay for walking through the door when yo get home. I have found that when I prepare myself, I do better. When I just let it be, with no forethought, I get into trouble. Good luck I will be sending good vibes your way! You're stronger than you think!

If you've been at this job for 28 years, then hopefully they're a bit like a family and they'll consider your emotions. I only had one week before I had to return to work and while I dreaded it, it soon became a comforting place. I hated (and still do) going home to an empty house. It broke my heart each time I walked in the house. But I have a dog who loves me with all her furry heart and that helps a lot. You can't get that kind of reception anywhere else.
I had some moments when I had to seek comfort in a quiet office, and a couple of times I had to leave and go home early because I just couldn't function ... the grief was overwhelming. But I got through it. Things have gotten easier. It's been a bit over a year for me and I believe it will get better for you also.
Best of luck and big hugs.
Julie

Let us know how you fair out tomorrow. I can relate to the feelings of carrying on your life without your DH. It isn't fair and it hurts.

At one time for me it was very scary of how I was going to continue on without him, but I am and it is OK.

I'm sure your coworkers will welcome you back with open arms. Don't answer any questions you don't want to, nor talk about anything you don't want to. My favorite place to break down and cry was and still is the bathroom. My hubby and I carpooled, and I still expect him to pull up at 5 to get me.

I certainly understand your nervousness. Hope to see a post soon with an update on your day. Most people will be supportive in their own way. Hope you find it that way for you. Sharon

Tomorrow is first day back also. My 43 yr old hubby died 1-13-2013....but, I think it is good to get on back to a routine.

I hope you have a good day. One breathe at a time, one day at a time.

Work is my life line in a way. And like others, I have a dog, and after work we go to the dog park and I'm part of a clique there where my "dog park friends" and I socialize. Exciting right? But it's a bit of a comfort all the same. Pets are great.

I feel work is like therapy. It is some place you would go to without your partner. Coming home from work is what was hard for me to deal with. I think I cried for 6 weeks straight. My husband passed away on 10./19/12 and I only had 5 days off. Good Luck to you.

It is a big step............helpful though for a bit.................hated going home for the longest time.........co-workers were great..........we talked about Norm and what happened............pray you got through the day well...L

Thinking of you today, Kim. Let us know how your day goes!

Good luck today. Remember to be gentle with yourself. Sending love and prayers your way.
Blessings,
Sharon

My work helped so much - so many friends seemed to desert me but thank goodness I had the people at work.

The hardest part is not having anyone to call - to tell about the "little things". I think I cried every day on the way to work and oftentimes on the way home - but at work I was fine - it was a good place to be.