Losing your spouse or partner is traumatic, and the grieving process can be compounded with regret, guilt, bitterness, depression, unforgiveness and self-blame. Negative emotions are normal but can form thorns and become like barbed wire around the heart. So...How do you deal with the pain underlying these emotions?How do you handle the hurt when people and (sometimes) God do not meet your expectations?Can the wounds of loneliness, sadness, depression, isolation, and heartbreak be healed?How can you safely transition from grieving to rebuilding your life?In Letting Go of The Thorns: Overcoming Bitterness and Unforgiveness in Widowhood, Kate Chukwu explains why bitterness and unforgiveness can hinder you from moving forward after losing a loved one. She also sets out various ways to be healed from the pain of bereavement, how to receive comfort and strength, rebuild your life, and journey towards fulfilment.