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When losing your spouse means losing your social circle too

My wife died two years ago and our friend group was really her friend group and now I rarely hear from them and I understand but I am so lonely.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Coupled belonging often dissolves when the coupling ends, leaving grief compounded by social isolation.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging and identity — who belongs here?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.