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THE REALITY OF A WIDOW: what happens when you suddenly a widow and alone.
Your quiet home is a constant reminder that your loved one is gone – really gone. The silence can be crushing and you may find it hard to concentrate. TV is boring and nothing excites you! There is a nagging, restless desire to do something, but on the other hand you just want to withdraw from the world.

Loneliness is poor company and so our need for emotional warmth may become insatiable. This need may stifle our friends until they have nothing left to offer you.
15 Nov 2022 9AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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