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In reply to the discussion: Mr. Tavernier passed away last Sunday. [View all]Phoenix61
(18,823 posts)24. I'm so sorry for your loss
The best advice I got after my husband died was from a life insurance agent I started working for. He said don't do anything for the first year you can't get out of, don't buy anything, don't sell anything, no big permanent changes. He knew so many people who in the midst of grief made decisions and when the grief eased regretted what they had done. Make the decisions that have to be made and leave the rest for later. Someone else mentioned a bereavement counselor, they are amazing. If you have a local hospice they may have one on staff. Hang in there, it does get better.
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Condolences, take your time, reflect, may be do something in his name . This is what i
lunasun
May 2017
#33
That sounds like a precious memory. Wishing you many more of those glimpses of comfort as
JudyM
May 2017
#68
So very sorry. Maybe reach out to Du'er annabanana. I believe she can help you...
Phentex
May 2017
#71
Lost y husband ten years ago, he was 61, I was 51. Still miss him every day. Still cry
notdarkyet
May 2017
#72