Why I Wrote I Have to Go : The Story Behind Beyond the Goodbye Grief changes you in ways you never expect. It changes how you see the world, how you think about the future, and how you learn to live with an absence that never quite goes away. I'm Joanne Kimm, and I created Beyond the Goodbye to share my personal experiences with grief, loss, and the difficult journey of finding a way forward. This story begins with my husband, Jack. A Journey I Never Expected to Take When Jack was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2022, our lives changed. What followed was a journey through illness, uncertainty, and the realities of watching someone you love face a battle no family is ever truly prepared for. Jack had served in the Canadian Navy for more than two decades. Like many veterans, his story didn't end when his military service ended. The challenges he faced raised difficult questions about the consequences of service, the support available to veterans, and what happens when fami...
