This morning, Howard awoke to a world irrevocably changed. The sun, which had risen with its usual golden light, now seemed indifferent to the sorrow that had settled over him. Howard had lost both a cherished friend and a beloved family member in one heart-wrenching blow. The news came suddenly, and its impact was like a physical weight pressing down on Howard’s chest. He had been expecting an ordinary day, filled with the usual routine and responsibilities. Instead, he was thrust into an abyss of grief and confusion. The first moment of awareness was a blur, as if the universe…