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Grief – The Loss of Papa
One of the hardest things in life is losing the person who made you feel the most secure. I have been in awe of so many of us feeling that our grandfather was that “one” person. How can a man have meant and been so much to so many of us? A father to three…
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Grief – Anger
When I was younger, I always associated grief with sadness. I thought of grieving people as depressed, quiet people, lying in thier beds with tears. It was a very stagnant image in my mind. As I have experienced grief as an adult, the anger is what surprises me the most. The mornings I wake up…
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Relief – Coming Home
In winter of 1999 my perspective of the world changed. After a traumatic event, I death spiraled and ended up losing myself and my sense of stability. It’s easy to look back and judge myself. I could do the cliche thing and attribute it to childhood issues. Or just chalk it up to common insecurities.…
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Grief – Papa Fred
It’s hard to watch someone you love dying. My Papa was so strong in life. We spent so many hours doing things that required strength and dexterity. He was a nimble and fast runner. He trained with me for my first track meet and long jumped along side me at the Jr. High across the…
Alisia Amaya 