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[quote=Anonymous]You’re doing great, Dad.

My spouse has struggled with serious, life-threatening health issues for years. We also have two kids. I don’t know what it’s like to be a widow, but I have some experience navigating my own grief over our family’s loss of “normal.”

I found it helpful to get outside and to get moving. When I could run, I ran. When I didn’t feel up to running, I walked. Some days, I walked for miles. Other days, I walked for a few minutes, and that was fine, too.

I read a book called Wintering that I also found helpful. It’s about rest and retreat as you deal with grief — it gave me permission to pull into my shell for a time. I did have family come in and stay with my kids while I went in a retreat, and I’m so glad I did.

I have a wonderful therapist, and I also found  my family practitioner a surprisingly helpful resource. I had a panic attack in the middle of this stretch, and got onto medication as I navigated this journey.

You’ve gotten great advice on this thread so far. I am sorry for your loss, and I wish you peace and healing. [/quote]

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