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Day 16: In Loving Memory - Part 1
DĂa de los Muertos has become deeply meaningful to me, a tradition that Alexis brought into my life and one that I now hold close to my heart. The ofrenda is more than just a display; it’s a testament to the love and memories that continue to live on. Each photo, each memento is a proud reminder of the joy and light our loved ones brought into our lives. It’s a way for all who enter our home to feel that love, to see that while they may be gone, they remain an essential part of who we are.
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Day 15: Recognizing my Limits
Pouring my heart into 31DaysofGrief has been a journey unlike any other.
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Day 14: The Club
I got my membership card on October 17, 2017.
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Day 13: More Than One Moment
It was a couple days before 10/17/2017. I was exhausted.
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Day 12: 10/17/2017
I’m an over-thinker, a decisive planner—it’s both a strength and a weakness.
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Day 11: Carrying the Burden
I’ll never forget the moment I realized my mother wasn’t going to live forever.
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Day 10: My Partner in Grief
Today marks four years of marriage for us. In honor of our day, I asked Alexis to share her perspective on supporting me through my grief. I can’t thank her enough for being my light in the dark. I love you.
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Day 9: For Florida
Florida has always been a place of resilience. Even in the face of tragedy, people look out for each other. Neighbors help neighbors, and the community comes together, as it always has.
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Day 8: Grieving the Living
Grief doesn’t just take the ones we’ve lost; it splits the living. Friendships fade as the grief becomes too much to carry, and the bonds you thought would last slip away.
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Day 7: A Mother's Sun
I was inspired by yesterday’s post to talk about the solar eclipse of 2024. My last shared memory with my mom was during the eclipse of 2017. We made a promise to see the next one together.
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Day 6: Shall We Look at the Moon, My Little Loon?
“Why do you cry?”
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Day 5: Unanswered
Before she died, my sister gave me a letter.
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Day 4: Bee Real
Not long after my mom passed, I had my best friends over one night in late October. We built a fort in the living room—chairs, cushions, and a giant blanket draped over us, with mattresses underneath. It was one of those forts that make you feel like a kid again.
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Day 3: Lost and Found
I remember when my mom told me I was adopted.
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Day 2: The Edge of Gargantua
I think about time a lot. Especially since moving to Los Angeles, where distances aren’t measured in miles, but in minutes. Time governs everything.
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Day 1: Welcome to the After-Party
October is a celebration of the dead. And with death everywhere this month, it’s a little easier to talk about.