DISCLAIMER: Maddy is a fictional character. Author Lynn Isenberg has a Masters degree in Spiritual Psychology from USM. Neither one is a certified grief counselor. The Tribute Network, LLC makes no claim as to the effectiveness of any of the ideas or suggestions mentioned in the Dear Maddy columns. This column is intended to heal with levity along the lines of the fictional novels from which they are inspired and makes no promises whatsoever with that regard. Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved.