Welcome to all and sending heartfelt condolences.
I had approx 6 weeks with my husband after told terminal, a shock, and though I was able to talk.to him he very quickly lost power of speech and understandig. Very difficult to watch decline.
I too found that about 3 or 4 weeks after funeral that friends and acquaintenances call and visit less and I have struggled with lonlieness since the day he died and findi t no easier now.
I totally understand the feelings of being lost and broken, we were together over 40 years so it us unrealistic fornpeoplw to expect that we can adapt or adjust to a solitary life we did not want.
Brian I am amazed that yiu can have no contact for up to 2 weeks, I dont know how you cope with that...I struggle badly with 1 or 2 days. I dont have a pet but have thought about one.
Hope you all find some comfort in knowing other people are reading your posts and understand the sentiments in them