We lost my MIL suddenly at the start of this year, she wasn't old and it wasn't expected. It was also a horrible way to go. Day to day is ok but it's the moments when I think "oh I'll just call and let her know the kids did this" or just ringing when I see something I know she would like on the telly etc. we used to speak most days on the phone, just about everyday stuff. It just makes me so so sad, I really struggle to understand how she was just here one day and then the next gone!
I can't talk to my Dh about it as his mental health has been awful due to it and I don't want to put more sadness on him. How long does it take for this type of sadness to get easier?