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Widow or not?

My partner of 22 yrs passed July 23.

We were never married

For the purpose of finding support am I considered a widow or not?

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@KelleyC533170 For what it's worth, In my personal opinion...that qualifies you.

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If you're talking about legal matters, it probably depends on what state you live in. But for a grief support group, and for processing the loss you're experiencing, yes, I believe you are a widow.

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