I am sorry for your loss. The most worthless words there are and yet, heartfelt. I felt this great sadness when I sold off the furnitures and fixtures in my store. I just couldn’t do it any more. It was the only thing I had “done” for 25 years. I found another “job” in the industry for several years and found I really loved it, before having to become the caregiver for my husband. Can you consider a different position with less strenuous duties and still be happy?

I am so sorry to hear this. You will have to grieve this loss, but then perhaps you will be able to find another way forward.
After a bad case of Covid and long Covid, my 40 yo daughter had to give up her beloved ER nursing career due to permanent lung damage. She transitioned to telehealth while finding a new path, which has helped her through the past 16 months. Perhaps through HR you will be able to find something like this while you look for other options...

I wish you well as you continue your search for an answer.
Sue

That must have put you in to a tailspin, and realizing things will change again can be so upsetting. I went through that in 2015. Deep breath.

Can your training and experience be turned towards being a triage nurse, or advice nurse? Staffing is so critical these days, I bet they would want to hold on to you, and utilize you in a closely related area.
Ginger