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  • Navigating November: Embracing Regret as a Teacher

    Navigating November: Embracing Regret as a Teacher

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    October’s Weight November has always been a complicated month for me. After the somber reflections of October—a month holding both the birth and death of my brother—I often find myself emotionally drained. October carries a weight that leaves me reflective, sometimes exhausted. As November arrives, it should signal joy: birthdays,…

  • When Grief Turns into Abandonment

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    A Reflection on Loss, Loneliness, and Showing Up This month, I want to talk about something we rarely name out loud: abandonment after death. We speak often about grief, but not enough about the quiet unraveling that sometimes happens to families—the broken bonds, the empty holidays, the silence that settles…

  • Supporting a Loved One Through Grief

    Supporting a Loved One Through Grief

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    grievingpen.com Grief is complex and emotional. It varies widely and is often shaped by personal relationships and individual coping mechanisms. The experience of losing a loved one can invoke a whirlwind of emotions. This includes profound sadness, anger, confusion, and even relief, as people navigate their new reality. It is…