This article is having a profound effect on me, as I lost the love of my life, my bright light, after a 38-year marriage that I can only characterize as bliss. He was my guiding star. He slipped through the veil on January 8, 2023. In the throes of unimaginable grief, I find Popova's words a balm to my soul. He might be on the other side, obscured from my eyes right now, but he's not gone! In fact, I don't think he can be. Thank you, Maria.