TAPS Blog | This week a survivor asked how others felt about leaving or staying in the home once shared with their loved one. For me, it wasn’t the home, but rather my workplace that became the problem.

TAPS Blog | Today on the TAPS Blog, surviving spouse Rachael Hill shares ways she uses to get through the tough days. She writes, "Since losing my husband, I have found that it is often easier for things to get thrown off and harder to get myself back together again. Harder, but not impossible."

TAPS Blog | This week survivors shared many beautiful experiences about dreams they have had of their loved one.

TAPS Blog | Today on the TAPS Blog, surviving spouse Shanette Booker shares that her grief doesn't have to define her life. She writes, "It's up to me to keep Dre's legacy alive by sharing his story and living my life to the best of my abilities. Being the widow of SSG Andre Booker doesn't mean that I am sentenced to a life of darkness and despair."

TAPS Blog | Today on the TAPS Blog, surviving spouse Rachael Hill shares ways she uses to get through the tough days. She writes, "Since losing my husband, I have found that it is often easier for things to get thrown off and harder to get myself back together again. Harder, but not impossible."

TAPS Blog | Today on the TAPS Blog, surviving spouse Shanette Booker shares that her grief doesn't have to define her life. She writes, "It's up to me to keep Dre's legacy alive by sharing his story and living my life to the best of my abilities. Being the widow of SSG Andre Booker doesn't mean that I am sentenced to a life of darkness and despair."

TAPS Blog | Today on the TAPS Blog, surviving spouse Amy Dozier shares how she is writing a new love story for herself. She writes, "It was very difficult but I began tearing down the walls of my heart little by little. I allowed myself to feel real feelings of joy again. With the help of family, friends, and TAPS, I began to dive into some creative outlets from my past: music, photography, and writing.