In the earlier days of my grief, I encountered an unexpected shadow companion: guilt. This guilt didn't show up during the "huge" moments of memory or suffering, but in daily life's mundane instances. The idea that a laugh with friends might signal to the world—or worse, to myself—that I was "over it" filled me with anxiety. It's an odd sensation, feeling like you must guard against happiness, as if experiencing joy were a betrayal of our love for them. However, as time has progressed, I've come

No one at the funeral will tell you this, but I will: You don’t lose your loved ones just once. You lose them over and over again, thousands of times, every single day. 💔 This is the reality of loss; it can’t be fixed or erased, but it can be understood and shared. It’s a journey filled with waves of sadness and moments of unexpected joy as we remember their laughter and love. Grief can feel isolating, but when we come together, we find strength in our shared experiences. Together, let’s embrac

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