I was so struck by something Elizabeth Edwards said in talking about her son's death -- that it is like losing a limb. Life will never again be as it was, but every day you learn how to better navigate the world with your loss. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I've always found that writing helps me to process life's greatest challenges, and that people who have gone through something similar are grateful to see versions of own experiences articulated and validated. It's also eye-opening for people like me who haven't experienced this trauma to get a firsthand account from someone who has been there and is willing to share their wisdom.