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[MADem]

3. It is pretty horrible, isn't it?

All I can tell you, from painful experience, is that the gut-wrenching feeling does, in time, recede. You'll know you're past the worst of it when you can look at a picture without feeling that hurt, or share a fond memory without feeling bereft.

It's a process with its own timeline, but it helps to have someone who knows what you are going through and/or shares your loss.

If you still feel lost after weeks and months go by, you might want to see if there's a bereavement group IRL that you can join near you. If you have a massive family, they can serve in that role.

If you're having trouble coping after a long while, you could talk to a doc about medicinal options to get you past the worst of it.

I can tell you it does get better. It's never going to be the same, but fond memories are a treasure, even though they're painful right now. Hang in there....