The Perfect Widow’s Secret: When Grief and Relief Collide in Public

anyway, because the words were coming now like water through a cracked dam.

“And it is possible,” I said, voice shaking, “to be grieving… and also be relieved that something painful is over.”

A ripple went through the room.

A gasp. A murmur.

Linda’s eyes widened, her face draining of color.

I kept my gaze on the crowd.

“Relief doesn’t mean I wanted him gone,continue reading …