Bobby: When I think about that night, I always count the bodies. The lives lost. But I never counted the survivors. The people left behind. Athena: You were battling your own grief.

“You can’t park here,” the woman said at the car rental. “What?” I replied. “Your colleague told me yesterday I could leave my car here while I pick up my husband from arrivals.” The woman repeated.

Those who have experienced 12-step recovery will be familiar with step 9, which involves the making of amends to anyone whom we have harmed in the past. This is usually pursued by alcoholics and ...