Hi Bulbssprouting,
I’m so sorry to hear that you’re struggling. It can be really confusing when the perpetrator of your abuse dies. As you said, you still loved him and are now mourning, having to go through grief and loss anew. I’m glad that you’ve reached out here for support and I’m sure that there are other women on the forum that have been through this situation, hopefully they’ll be able to reply soon and share their experiences. In the meantime, Mind have some information on bereavement and grief on their website, including details of specialist support services.
Take care and keep posting to let us know how you’re getting on,
Lisa