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Widow’s Peek: The Denial Stage of Losing a Partner Involves a Tug-of War of the Heart and Brain
But there’s no making sense of endangering freedom and democracy
It’s been a rough year for me. Three and a half months ago, I lost my husband. Along with dealing with grief, widowhood comes with many bureaucratic responsibilities and logistical changes. But I know I’m not alone in proclaiming that the worst and most stressful event of the year was the 2024 general elections. The implications range from personal to global, and most people responsible for the results have no idea what’s to come.
Dealing with the Denial Stage of Grief
Anyone who has lost a partner or a loved one knows that there’s no escaping the stages of grief, starting with denial. You find yourself simply not believing that the person is no longer here. As your gut and heart experience the surreal situation, you may exclaim that you don’t believe this is happening. But then common sense kicks in; everyone dies, he was ill for a long time, lived a good, reasonably long life, etc. You then may have at least a temporary reprieve to focus on good memories and moving forward with your life.
But the election results have given many of us a whole new experience of grieving. Not…