My niece's husband was just killed in a

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44. When my mother died

unexpected grief overcame me and I sat in the darkness for a long time.

When my father died years later, the unexpected grief came back and once again I sat in darkness.

When my son died the grief came back, multiplied many times. I sat in that now familiar darkness once again.

If anyone tried to help me, I do not remember. But I am thankful to those that did.

BUT this is different. Three minor children, a niece who is burdened with grief, housework chores to be done, kids to be readied for school, meals to be prepared, bills to be paid. A shoulder to cry on, or just human company in the emptiness.

Please help her as much as you can.