I have been a widow for 18 months and I meet women all of the time that are in the same situation that I am in. How can we manage? I think it is important to not be too hard on yourself and take it one day at a time! Everyone grieves differently and I think that is important to remember that one day you will be mad at your spouse for leaving you alone and unable to share with you your joys and sorrows in the years to come. I don’t want to be married again but I do miss the relationship I had with my husband even though it wasn’t perfect. I think what we have to remember is embrace your children and your life daily and don’t be too hard on yourself.