How do you find your way again after such heartbreaking loss?

My absolute best friend passed away tragically a week ago. Our dynamic transcended a typical friendship and I knew pretty early on he’d be a lifelong friend. The pain is excruciating and I still haven’t wrapped my head around the fact that he’s gone. My life has changed forever and I never want to move “on” but I know it will take time to heal and reach a point of acceptance.

I feel like I don’t even know what my life’s purpose is anymore now that he’s not here. His death has reminded me how precious and fleeting our time on earth is and I want to make the most of it, in his honor. When I look into the future it feels hazy but I’m going to take time and space to grieve. This hurts so much.