unexpected response to a telephone call

I too find your reaction perfectly understandable and natural.

You answered the phone not expecting to have to discuss the fact that your husband had died. By now you have a perfect right to expect that anyone who does phone you knows you are a widow, and that former business associates of your husband know that he no longer runs a business even if they don't know why. I imagine they were informed of his death when it occurred, so they should not have had your number any more.

I know how much this sort of thing can hurt and I hope you are feeling a little better now. I would change my phone number to avoid any similar phone calls, if I were you.

We think we are fine and then something comes along and knocks us off our perch. I don't think we ever truly get over something we just learn how to cope with it until the unexpected happens like you phone call. You've done well. You will be alright again.

‘Dance with my father again’ sung by Luther Van Dross has me in floods any time. My father NEVER danced in his life, but the minor keys and the sentiment are heart wrenching.