Harperlee.....I do think it helps to have compassionate people that you can talk to about your feelings....but, they do have to be compassionate and understanding....
This is exactly why we have support groups.....like alanon....and individual counselors....they fit the criteria...lol...
There are, also, groups that are called "grief support groups"....you are eligible for those, also.....
And, then, there is US....
I think it makes sense for you to use these resources while you are in this acute part of your grief......
You can find any of them by a google search....
You don't have anything to lose...and, you only stand to gain.....