Widows being treated differently because they are widows

Widows being treated differently because we are widows.  I am finding that the case with some people.  On the bright side they are not people I was very close to in the first place.  I guess when I was a couple with Smokey, people found it safe to talk to us.  I guess when I became single, I was not safe to talk to anymore.  People certainly are funny.  On the bright side, the people I am close to are still close to me.  I am lucky.  I here people drop you out of their lives when you lose someone especially a spouse.  Have you experienced anything like this?  I would be interested in finding out.