Memories will come easily there, and part of the comfort of the week of shiva is sharing such memories.

It is best for mourners to move into the shiva house together for the week.

One mourner said her journey through the stages of mourning was like being in a cocoon.

Ideally all of the direct mourners sit shiva in the house of the deceased, for it says, "Where a person lived, there does his spirit continue to dwell." Thus the presence of the person who has passed away is strongest in his own home. Particularly, a home of one of the direct mourners will be filled with the spirit of the loved one who is now gone.

Broken families, unhappy marriages, unhealthy relationships, divorced couples, abused spouse-husband-wife-child, dysfunctional children, troubled teenagers, and struggling-frustrated parents need expert help, professional guidance, leadership skills, coping skills, life coaching, legal advice, solution orientated strategies, literature and resources.

Just remember, there is a resolution and solution for every broken family situation and problem.

I’m a firm believer that we can determine our own fate.

Knowledge is power, and having the knowledge to make good decisions in our lives gives us the power of choosing wisely.