Grief is a most peculiar thing; we’re so helpless in the face of it. It’s like a window that will simply open of its own accord. The room grows cold, and we can do nothing but shiver. But it opens a little less each time, and a little less; and one day we wonder what has become of it. – Arthur Golden

Some nights in the midst of this loneliness I swung among the scattered stars at the end of the thin thread of faith alone. – Wendell Berry Regret and guilt may be among the emotions you feel. There may be things you wish you could have said or done. When my middle brother passed away suddenly from complications of pneumonia, I spent weeks wishing I could have told him one more time how much I loved him and say goodbye. God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. – Revelation 21:4 Talk to caring friends. Let your family and friends know when you want to talk about your husband or wife. It may help to be with people who let you say what you're feeling.

Read on, and we think you might benefit from this collection of wise and timeless words. Quotes for Those Who Grieve

It may also involve redefining one’s goals and values in light of the loss and embracing a new sense of meaning in life.Who should J talk to and share this heartbreak with? Will her work understand and give her compassionate leave, just like they would if someone dies? Is what J feeling even normal? Bring something. Food and flowers are always appreciated. Or some other items, like practical household necessities (does a grieving person shop for TP?) or a sympathy gift. This profoundly personal journey is yours to create, but you don’t ever have to do it alone. Take the First Step

Whatever your past, current or future loss may look or feel like, remember that every loss is worthy of time and compassion She was no longer wrestling with the grief, but could sit down with It as a lasting companion and make it a sharer in her thoughts. – George Eliot Similarly, to an individual’s response to when someone dies, J finds herself thrown into ‘The Stages of Grief’ model, first experiencing feelings of denial. She doesn’t want to believe what she is hearing, it can’t be true, surely? After several incredibly emotionally charged and difficult conversations with her partner, it’s confirmed. What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us. – Helen Keller Journal. One of my favorite coping strategies is to write about what I’m feeling as I go through loss and grief. It helps me keep memories alive and to remember the good times, and the not so good, so I can process how I feel about each. If writing isn’t your thing, you might record your voice talking about that which you lost or make a video. Share any of those with others who may also be grieving—or don’t. It’s up to you.One of the most powerful ways for widows to move forward with hope and strength is by finding a community of others who understand what they are going through. Whether it’s a support group, online forum, or social club, connecting with others who have experienced loss can provide a sense of validation, comfort, and encouragement. Hearing others’ stories and perspectives can also inspire new ideas for how to approach one’s own grief and new opportunities for growth.