Just hang in there it will get better over time. I didn't want to hear that in the beginning either. But after almost two years it is better. Main thing I never left my faith in the Lord. If not for Him I wouldn't here today. The folks on here are great. They were there in the beginning also. Just know as much as it feels like it, you are not alone in the way you feel. Thee are others who are hurting and grieving just as deeply as you and knowing that helps in that feeling of isolation. Just reach out. But do know this, you will find out soon enough that the only ones who will know exactly what you are going thru will the ones who have and are going thru it. No book can help with this. Only someone with experience can help you along this journey. I haven't joined a support group other than this but everyone is different. Just take your time and don't let anyone tell you it's time to move on. You will know that in your own time. this is not a race.
Just do what you have to do to get you thru it. Take your time.
Take care.
Peace, Tim

Thank you Tim for your kind words. You are right, only someone who has gone through this can understand. I recently met a woman whose husband died last June, I truly feel that God had a hand in our meeting, together we are helping each other through the hard days. The support group I'm going to is for people who have lost their partners. I'm glad that I found this site and reading the posts have really helped. Again, thank you.

les54,
I am glad that you found this site. I am so sorry for the reason that you have joined us; however, you will find that we do understand and can relate to your feelings and emotions. It is so hard to live a life that we did not choose, and it does take a lot of time to adjust and learn to live without our partner. I attended a widows/widowers' support group for a little over a year after my husband passed, and I found it to be helpful to be among others who were traveling the same path. Just this past year, I decided to see a grief counselor; and he has been a tremendous help as well. I have had some other losses that has compounded my grief and has hindered the progress that I feel I should have made by now. Just trying to get to the other side. Come here as often as you feel the need whether to post or just read what others have to say. We all care. Roxanne

Thanks Roxanne. I'm finding this site very helpful. I leave this Sunday to head back up north for the Funeral. This site is helping me find strength for what lies ahead.