As I have progressed into my senior years, I have had so many friends and acquaintances who have lost their spouses. And I have noticed a definite pattern. Women who are widowed tend to join together and support each other. They travel together and socialize together and do their best to fill the gaps left from the loss of their husbands. They often live for many more years.
Men, however, don’t seem to do this. They either try to go it alone, or try to remarry as quickly as possible. Maybe we are just not as good at rebuilding life. Maybe we are too macho to show vulnerability. As a result, many men don’t last long after the death of their spouse.
There’s no shame in admitting that you are lonely and depressed. Don’t let yourself get disconnected and isolated. Your friends still love you, and still want you to be part of their fellowship. We men should take a lesson from the women.
Amen, stay active in life.