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Celebration and Grief: An Unlikely Pair

Posted by 
Erica Gould, M.A., LPC
 on April 19th, 2009


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Editors Note: The below article is written by contributor and I Choose Change counselor, Erica Gould.

Today is a special day. It marks the one year anniversary of my Grandmother unexpectedly passing away. The bond I had with her was so tender, soft, and loving.

Today I’ve had many thoughts. What can I do to remember her? Will I get through the day without becoming an emotional wreck? How do I take care of my family members who are still grieving?

Everyone will experience a loss at some point in their lives; many already have. For me, losing my Grandma was my first significant loss. And while I’ve always known “textbook” concepts of grief, this past year >> More..

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