Dealing with things in waves is good. I remember when the bombs were first dropped I was emotionally numbed, never cried. Then when the piecing started I found myself crying every day. Grr.
But what you've just reminded me of is that I didn't allow myself to throw pity parties because I thought wallowing wasn't going to do me any good so just don't do it. I need to back to that thinking. And I am not at all saying that you're wallowing, you are doing the opposite--dealing with the emotions and moving forward. That's what I need to be better at.
If you love somebody, set them free. http://tinyurl.com/2empx2g