Barbara Cornelius writes about her grief journey after the death of her husband. She addresses the fact that grief and joy can coexist and life after great loss can become gratifying again. Grief does not have to be the final word. Your life can again contain love, purpose and contentment. Accompanying the essays are poems from Dekie Hicks that complement Barbara's essays since they are a record of the poet's own grief journey following the death of her husband after a twelve-year ordeal with cancer. Barbara has also included an appendix full of practical ways to get through social situations, answer awkward questions, and bring some fun back into your life.