How do you begin to pick up the pieces once you have become only half of a whole?The death of a spouse, whether an unexpected shock or a release from a long illness, leaves the surviving partner traumatized and facing an unsure future. While it is necessary to work through the process of mourning, one must also cope with challenges of the everyday world without the support of the person who always shared decisions and responsibilities.When Dorothy Rose Seiden lost Stan, her husband of forty-six years, she found herself embarking on a difficult life passage. Despite the loving support of her family and friends, she knew that ultimately she would have to find her own path to emotional wholeness.Sharing her experiences, Dorothy Rose Seiden shows others in this sensitive guide how to deal with the raw emotions and problems facing a recent widow or widower. She also offers invaluable advice to help restructure and organize the day-to-day activities of household, financial and health management.Always In My Heart is a caring and compassionate book written in a warmly accessible voice that feels like good advice from a trusted friend.