The beginning after the end

Why am I writing this? Well, its cathartic for one thing. Another reason is that out there somewhere, someplace at some time my words might show someone they are not alone.
This blog will contain postings from others as well. Others who know the pain of loss as we do. Some are articulate and some are not. All are from the heart. And writing from the heart is what counts.
This particular blog is about widows and widowers, whether officially married or not. Its the love that counts. I do believe that there will be understanding found here no matter the relationship to the one lost. Be it Brother, Sister, Mother, Father, Cousin, Aunt, Uncle or dear Friend the understanding of the pain of loss and the process of grief is here.
Certainly many of us here have suffered those losses too. Life does not give only one pain or only one joy to each person.
In time we will learn to celebrate our memories and take joy in the fact that we had something in our lives that had so much value that losing it caused this deep abiding pain. I already have moments of that but my loss is still too fresh, the wound still open and bleeding.
So take your time. Read as much or as little as has value for you. You are not alone.