He tells her that a wife of a hero should not hold personal sorrow.

However, the speaker reflects upon life while spending years in exile, and to some extent has gone beyond his personal sorrow.

His life was also filled with personal sorrow.

His descent began like many others, with a deep personal sorrow.

They were reminded of their personal sorrows; and perhaps felt themselves to share in a sorrow that was universal.

In fact, whatever personal sorrows this may bring to mind, "Surely, with each difficulty there is ease".

But we have a rebellion on our hands, and although I sympathize with your personal sorrow, the time leaves us no leisure for grieving.

Former teammates and managers expressed personal sorrow for Rose, but relief that a decision had been made.

It seemed some personal sorrow had intruded on her thoughts.

That pattern of professional success and personal sorrow lasted for much of her life.