When grief shatters your world, and nothing is normal anymore, how do you pick up the pieces? What now? How do you go on? What if the pieces don't fit anymore? How do you survive the despair, recover from the loss, and - dare you even think it - learn to thrive again? Heart-centered, but practical. Filled with raw emotion from in-the-moment journal entries, but more than just a memoir, this book shares the story of one widow's journey through the darkness of grief to the light of a new existence, and provides a how-to guide for the reader to do the same. She learns to bear the burden of pain, release it, and then she sets out to determine her new normal. In the process, she shares her insights and tips anyone can use to create a better life. Learn about the myths and realities of grief Yes, it really is possible to recover and leave the pain of grief behind Feel more centered, productive, and fulfilled Live with purpose and joy Learn to recognize your value and mission Ellen Landsburg Monsees, MS, CGRS found her life devastated when her husband died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 46. Her identity shaken, she discovered that it was impossible to return to her life as it used to be; nothing could ever be "normal" again. She developed her new normal using the techniques in this book, and now lives a life that is not only filled with joy once again, but also one that is more centered and aligned with her true self.