Personify your grief – what would you say to it? What would it say to you? Do this annually and reflect back over how it has changed for you over the year(s).

How has your identity changed as a result of being widowed? What aspects of your identity do you want to hold onto, and what do you want to change?

What might your partner say to you about your grief process?

How do you comfort yourself on really hard days?

Did you spend time alone after you were widowed? Describe your experience.

What do you remember about those early days?