I went through a painful period recently...lost my wife of 35 years.AK and audio in general is what helped me get through it.You gravitate to your other deep interests to cope.
Another here who is very sorry to hear this. May you remember the good times with joy in your heart.
Touching on what SD said, I found solace here with the passing of my father in '15. Again, when I had to put down my dog in '16.
I have but 2 real life "friends". Lots of acquaintances, chums, and general pals, but only 2 real friends.
This online forum means the world to me. Yesterday, I had to block an AK'er, FIRST and only time I've threatened to do this, and I hated it. Actually, still haven't done it, but likely will .
THAT is how much I value the people I meet here in the digital domain. Makes no difference if we never meet in real life. Their experiences are in many ways my own.
I remember rooting on Dr. Biggles with his two epic restorations (the Wreckedilinears, and those curb find Altec 19's). I remember feeling terrible when Mulester7's daughter told us the news about Ronnie, same with Merrylander's wife of many years, recently Jaymanna, on and on. When people "scroe", I am happy for them.
We are brethren (and sistren? is that a word, lol?). Love you guys (and gals, Franny, Heather, et al).