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Loneliness - Stages of Grief
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When you lose your loved one, the feelings of loneliness are the strongest that you will probably ever know. Many of your daily living habits will be altered now that your loved one is gone.
As a couple you do things together and although you may spend time apart, you still have a relationship. When that relationship is gone along with your partner - suddenly you are totally alone. It can be overwhelming and you may think " I'm going to be lonely for the rest of my life".
Your children, family and friends may live close by, but the loneliness is greater then their love. You wonder if you will ever be happy as a single person. Will this empty loneliness ever go away?
Stop and take control of these feelings. Try sitting down and writing out all your thoughts, fears and hopes in a journal. By doing that you will learn more about yourself and the strength that you have not yet tapped into. The day will come when you will appreciate your alone time and yet understand the importance of getting out with friends.