for the new normal.
An excerpt from a book summed up the first half year of grief. It also pointed the way forward, through empathy with, and care for, others.
The
But survival is not enough.
Since the funeral, in December 2019, I have tried to maintain contact with the few social networks that remained during Eamonn's final months. It was hard, but I made the effort - I went to Ukulele sessions on Thursday afternoons; I walked the dog when weather permitted; I had friends round for tea and a chat. I even went to Southwold, as planned, for our 51st anniversary. I tried to keep busy. I had counselling sessions at the Garden Hospice. I was beginning to go out more and socialise.
Then, lockdown arrived and isolation began and I had to stay at home.
Throughout the next 12 months, new projects began to emerge, including gardening, campervan, and reaching out to others who felt the same.
The
Since the funeral, in December 2019, I have tried to maintain contact with the few social networks that remained during Eamonn's final months. It was hard, but I made the effort - I went to Ukulele sessions on Thursday afternoons; I walked the dog when weather permitted; I had friends round for tea and a chat. I even went to Southwold, as planned, for our 51st anniversary. I tried to keep busy. I had counselling sessions at the Garden Hospice. I was beginning to go out more and socialise.
Then, lockdown arrived and isolation began and I had to stay at home.
Throughout the next 12 months, new projects began to emerge, including gardening, campervan, and reaching out to others who felt the same.
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