Life can change in an instant. The communication of news that emotionally knocks one to their knees and forever changes their world may come from any number of sources. It may begin with the ringing of a telephone in the middle of the night. It could follow the sound of the doorbell and discovery of a stranger on the other side of the door. Sometimes it is the flashing lights of an ambulance parked in your drive. The circumstances all differ, but the results are the same. Suddenly and abruptly, the overwhelming sense of loss and emotional pain make it difficult to catch one's breath or even want to take the next step or face a new day. Living with an empty chair isn't easy.