When you lose your partner to death you don t just lose a spouse; you lose a friend a confidante and in the cases of the truly blessed a soul mate. You may have had your differences over in-laws finances or parenting styles but when life snatches your companion away for good it can leave a terrible void in your life the likes of which cannot be filled by anything or anybody else. Coping with the thoughts of overcoming your grief and feeling complete again may seem like a daunting task but it is not impossible. Dr Arun John executive