My partner died two years ago and I've started seeing someone new, but my teenage kids alternate between being hostile to him and pretending he doesn't exist, and we're all tiptoeing around this house like we're walking through a minefield.
More people experience this than they realize.
The delicate negotiations of making space for new love while honoring grief require a tenderness that acknowledges everyone's conflicting needs.
“Where Are You with Love after loss of a partner?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.