2020 Reflections: A Grief Blog Series

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2020 was a year that brought deep challenges, profound loss, and moments of unexpected healing. In this five-part blog series, I share personal reflections on my own journey of grief — and the lessons I’ve carried forward as both a daughter and a grief counselor. Each post offers both story and guidance for anyone walking through loss.

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Part 1: Healing with a Parent Before Loss

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Before my mother passed, our relationship went through a transformation I’ll always be grateful for. We moved from tension and distance to tenderness and peace — and it changed the way I experienced grief.
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Part 2: Dreams and Intuition Before Loss

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Three weeks before my mother passed, I had a dream that I didn’t fully understand until after she was gone. It prepared me in ways I only realized later.
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Part 3: The Problem with Calling Grievers “Strong”

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Being called “strong” after a loss can feel good — but it can also keep people from truly showing up for you. Here’s why that label can be complicated, and what to say instead.
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Part 4: Faith as an Anchor in Grief

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My mother gave me many things, but the greatest gift she left me was my faith. Here’s how it anchored me in grief — and how memories can keep your loved one close.
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Part 5: Why the Holidays Aren’t Always the Hardest Part of Grief

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Losing my mom during the holidays taught me something important: the hardest days of grief aren’t always tied to the calendar.
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