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Grief -by Sabrina Wright
“A poem I wrote in honor of my grief in losing my dad.” Sabrina Wright
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Story of Death and Dying -by Til Kumari Sharma
Born during a sacred festival, a girl marked by a red tattoo lived again to turn her pain into art—becoming a symbol of rebirth and hope.
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The Way Back Home -by Henry Vinicio Valerio Madriz
Read how one man faces reality with intense emotions as he travels home to prepare for his mother’s loss. This story reflects on family, faith, and the quiet courage of returning to where it all began: returning home.
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HOLDING HANDS -by Henry Vinicio Valerio Madriz
Their hands, once joined in youth, in promise, in marriage, now clasp together in farewell. This is a story of love that found its peace in a final, gentle goodbye.
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THE LUCKY PENNY – by Linda S. Gunther
Author Note: This story is autobiographical yet written in third person. As I grieved the loss of my sister, I found it helpful to document this painful yet inspiring slice of life utilizing a 3 rd person writing approach, hoping to more easily access my thoughts and feelings when finding the lucky penny. In this…
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ROSIE at THE DOLPHIN -By Linda S. Gunther
A story of friendship and sudden loss; and the value of seizing the moment to help someone realize their dream.
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I REMEMBER YOU -Joan McNerney
In glimpses of nature’s beauty, the heart recalls what cannot be forgotten.
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MEMORIES -by Joan McNerney
Between memory and absence, spring carries both tenderness and silence.
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Leave Me Hangin’ -by Jeremy Jusek
-Content warning/Potential Concerns: Possible themes might cause unintended harm. Please skip this one if you are in a vulnerable place, or these subjects might feel overwhelming. Suicidal theme Dark Humor Self Harm