everyone knows how to manage grief - except those who have no grief.  Everyone wants to tell us how to manage it, when to be over it, we're being too weak, or we're  hanging on for nothing.  The truth is we might need help from others; perhaps a trusting friend, a counselor, support group., etc.

But what most matters is that we stick to our own timetable.  Some say it takes seven years to adjust to the loss of someone close.  Whatever it takes, please know that you have every right to go at your own pace.