February was a tough month for our family. My husband, Dave, was serving a 3-week assignment at the Winter Olympics in Italy, which meant having to navigate daily life without his constant love, reassurance and support. Losing a long-term life partner to divorce or death plunges us into the agonizing and very human experience known as grief

Grief is a profoundly personal experience, and it can often be unpredictable. People frequently report during their grieving process is the feeling that grief comes in waves, but why?