These are the barracudas of our society. Just beware of those who would take advantage of you during your time of grief. I caught several medical outfits that had started billing again after Carol had died and they had been paid in full 6 months to a year earlier. Life settles into routine. Going out and doing things is healthy and keeps our interest in life.
Isolation can be an enemy.
Do not let it. It is to our advantage to get active, put away fears and go for the joy and the pleasure and fun that is there for us. It takes strength to move forward after the death of a mate. Life is good today, but I still miss my Carol, and an ache occurs at times in my heart. I smile, and a new day has begun.