New to all of this

[The Wifey]

M25

Of course you are nervous. Let him talk as much as possible and do lots of listening. Let the C draw him out. You can open up some, but try to be a little reserved to keep yourself from crying. And if you really can't stop the tears, then let them just happen.

The emotional roller coaster lasts a long while. Its different for everyone, though. It helps to make a daily plan what you are going to do. It is so hard not to want to DO SOMETHING that will be the magic thing that makes it all better. Realizing that there is no magic is the first step.