I'll try to get my DH to come and give his perspective.
Hi Hudson,

I'm kind of new here too, but as you can see, this is the right place to come to find people who will understand how you are feeling ... now and also later on.

One thing that sticks in my mind is how people's expectations of you can become a problem a few months down the track. Many people who have not experienced what you have will expect you to get on with things eventually. Unfortunately this expectation starts building waaay too soon.

No doubt its too early to for this, but if you sense it happening, it's important to set aside other's expectations and find people with a better understanding of the grief process. Often the best people are the ones that have travelled the same path.

I think you will find a lot of empathy here. It's important to share your thoughts and feelings with supportive people. Also focus on the important things: Family, relationships.

All the best.

Dave.