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Grief isn’t something we move past; it’s something we learn to move with.
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A few weeks ago, I hosted my first Friendsgiving for my Sacred Circle girls and decided to spend some time in quiet reflection... and here is what I realized: The more time goes on, the more I understand duality. How I can hold deep gratitude and even deeper sadness. I’m learning to live in the contradiction … where love and loss coexist, where laughter can follow tears, and where the heart can be both broken and open at the same time. I am forever grateful to have all of these beautiful souls in my life AND… I wish that our dear friend, Michael could be here celebrating with us. It is profoundly…. human to feel everything at once. And on top of all that emotional whiplash, there’s the pressure to make it all look perfect. The clean house. The thoughtful gifts. The social plans. The matching pajamas for the photo that everyone will double-tap and move on from. 🙄 But underneath it? So many of us are tired. If you’re struggling to keep your mental health above water right now, you’re not alone. Some people are grieving loved ones. Some are grieving versions of themselves. Some are just trying to survive another dinner with family who still doesn’t get it. Whatever it looks like for you — it’s okay to feel it all. You’re allowed to cry and laugh. To cancel plans and be grateful. To have a holiday that’s imperfect, messy, and still meaningful. |
Jess Leone
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