Grief during the holidays is the hardest of all, and for many survivors, it can hit with a force that feels impossible to explain. Everywhere you look, there are decorations, lights, and cheerful reminders of a season that the world calls joyful. You just want to buy groceries, and suddenly you're surrounded by garland, ornaments, … Continue reading Holiday Grief
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Halloween Memories
Halloween feels different this year. I was six years old the last time I had this level of gut-wrenching dread leading up to October 31st. I wasn’t allowed to choose my costume that year. I had to be a nurse, 'a real nurse', they said. I wore my mom’s pin, her cap, and a scrub … Continue reading Halloween Memories