💙 Hi Barry, so sorry for your loss of a loved life partner.

Losing a spouse is not the same as an Aunt. But people can be unkind when they compare loss and at the wrong time.

Your words describing your grieving after the loss of your wife brought back memories. The last thing one would expect is for a close friend or family to disappear. It’s stings and adds another layer to a heavy loss. Sorry you went through this as well.

The woman who spoke to you that day actually gave me goosebumps ~ angel in disguise, there to support you during your time of grieving.