Admitting what we feel is the beginning of moving forward and being able to make changes to our new life. My support came from other widows who had traveled the grief journey before me.  They shared their compassion and were wise from experience, having already walked the path.  They assured me that my grief was normal even though we all grieve so differently. I was allowed to be real, to be me, which empowered me to move forward and be all that I could be.  And even more - it gave me the key to survival from the stormy shores of loneliness, grief and anger. My emotions have an intensity that I had never experienced before.  The power of these emotions would sometimes render me into a crying lost soul and other times give me a strength of will that I never knew I had.  Emotions are so difficult to get a handle on but because of the other widows I at least understand them, even if I can't always control them. If you find your emotional journey getting the best of you, then seek out those that have traveled the path.  They can help you find your way.