Healing is a series of baby steps, one foot in front of another for as long as it takes. And, if you have people who love you, who will walk gently with you as you are, accept the love and support that they offer. Your willingness to do so, means as much to them as it does to you. Maybe, more so.
Grief has no schedule. It resides on an emotional roller coaster, and while it may slow down for a while, unlike the ride, it never really ends. Give yourself permission to take your time. Permission to feel what you feel. Breathe.
One day, you’ll look back and realize that giving yourself space wasn’t being weak, it was the beginning of the new strength you’ll using to move on.