My journey through grief was like a tempest, sweeping me from the shores of anger and bitterness to an unexpected haven of happiness. Let me take you through this transformation.After my wife of 30 years passed away, I found myself adrift in a sea of sorrow. What I was unprepared for was how everything around me became a poignant reminder of her absence. Every song, every piece of furniture, even mundane trips to Costco – they all echoed her presence and underscored her absence.