When a spouse or family member dies, your world as you know it changes. It is normal to feel profound grief and sorrow during this time. You may feel numb, shock and fear, as well as an overwhelming sense of emotional and physical pain. You may feel abandoned or even guilty for being the one who is still alive – survivor’s guilt. All of these conflicting feelings are normal. There are absolutely no rules about how you should feel at this time in your life. There is no right or wrong way to mourn the loss of a loved one and everyone grieves at their own pace in their own time.