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In reply to the discussion: My husband passed away 1/26/17 [View all]bucolic_frolic
(49,038 posts)31. Sorry to hear of your loss
I've been through loss of parents and had sibling issues.
I would just say from my experience grab the space you need. Be general, firm,
supportive, but do what is right for you. Tell her you need space, to just live
the grief and slow things down, that it will all look different to both of you in a
few months anyway, which it will. She may need attention, or fear being alone,
or think you're going to be closer now. But you've lived an adult lifetime apart
and you can't be like children again.
Peace, make time each day for your well being.
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My heart goes out to you at this time. It must be a huge adjustment and very painful!
manicraven
Mar 2017
#7
May tomorrow's path to peace be more clearly marked and have fewer obstacles than today.
IADEMO2004
Mar 2017
#57
I'm sorry I missed this when you first posted. You have my sincere condolences.
sinkingfeeling
Apr 2017
#65