Share 'When They Decide to Leave'

I was widowed on October 8, 2009. Until recently, I have been hesitant to share how my widowhood came to be with people who don't already know the answer to the question. I supposed I have feared judgment from others, and have even attempted to avoid their unwanted pity. For several years, I had gone through a journey that no one would choose to endure. My partner of 13 years suffered from depres…