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Coping with relationships after a loss

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flowertoday · 20/12/2022 20:21

Just looking to see if anyone can offer any advice or relate.
I lost my sister last week after a period of illness which was sadly traumatic and difficult. She was cared for by her partner, which was her wish. They were reclusive and it was difficult for other family members to not be able to help or support them.
I am finding my sisters partner very difficult to cope with now. He is on his own, and although he is a nice man there are some indications he is on the autistic spectrum . Very opinionated, lack of empathy for others and concrete / back and white thinking.
This evening he phoned me to shout at me about how my parents should 'deal with' the lack of a funeral ( her wish apparently) and that he alone knew her etc. Also telling me horrible things about her body / cremation etc. Although I want to be there for him I feel so upset and I just can't bear to talk to him again which feels awful. He has no family on his side sadly which makes me feel worse about my inability to cope with it all.

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