Decide where and when you want to write. I like space, and silence is an inspiration to me.

Sighs and silences and avoided conversations are just as important as the things you do talk about.

Don't mind all those people who say that you should be back to normal in a month or two. Grieving is all part of helping yourself anyway.

We all get lost once in a while, sometimes by choice, sometimes due to forces beyond our control. When we learn what it is our soul needs to learn, the path presents itself. Sometimes we see the way out but wander further and deeper despite ourselves; the fear, the anger or the sadness preventing us returning. Sometimes we prefer to be lost and wandering, sometimes it's easier. Sometimes we find our own way out. But regardless, always, we are found.

Paths are so much clearer when people stop looking at what everyone else is doing and instead concentrate on themselves ~Gabe

what a luxury it was for people to hold their loved ones whenever they wanted

You shouldn't try to stop everything from happening. Sometimes you're supposed to feel awkward. Sometimes you're supposed to be vulnerable in front of people. Sometimes it's necessary because it's all part of you getting to the next part of yourself, the next day.