Posted by elaine reed on October 21, 2001 at 20:27:33:
I have been widowed for almost a year now. I am 27, and I hate more than anything is when people disregard my husbands death because we were not married for 50 years. I hurt too, we had so many hopes and dreams that will never be fullfilled together. I hate when people say "youre young, youll find somebody else". Of course I want to find somebody else eventually, but what about the time being? I have never felt so vulnerable and lonley before in my life. Yes, I have family and friends that are supportive, but my mate was my constant companion. We ate popcorn in bed late at night, we shared everything....it is so very hard not having that kind of companionship that only your mate can give you.