dealing with loss

Dear Reader,

Over the last several weeks, I have experienced a series of profound losses. From my beautiful soul kitty, Charlie, to my dear friend Taffy and my husband's Aunt Sarah, I have been experiencing waves of deep sadness.

Dealing with these losses has been an emotional rollercoaster that has required a mindful approach to grief. Even in my most difficult moments, I have tried to practice:

🖤 staying present with the whole spectrum of my feelings so I may more fully experience the sorrow and love tied to each of these losses.

🖤 embracing each moment as it comes, to honor the memories of those I have lost.

🖤 deep breathing, crying, and sharing openly to help process my emotions more gently.

Grief is an experience we share as humans but one that often isolates us. In sharing here, I hope that the next time you find yourself grieving, you will remember that you are not alone. We are in this together, grieving in our own ways. There is no right way to grieve. All we can do is take life one moment and one breath at a time.

Give someone you love a big hug. Hold them a little tighter, and tell them how you feel.

With love and gratitude,
Liz

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