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Mbbbb's avatar

This is a powerful and moving exploration of your self and tribute to your aunt. As Freud noted many years ago, when we lose someone very close to us, we often internalize parts of them and metabolize them to become parts of our self. So, in a very real sense, we have not lost them, they have not ceased to exist, they have simply assumed a different form of being.

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Destiny Frith's avatar

this is so beautifully written. thank you for the glimpse into your aunt. she sounds like such a joy and i get the feeling i’d always have walked away from her a bit wiser and having a new perspective on something.

there is no right way to grieve, and i hope you hold grace for yourself as you navigate your own unique journey with it. just know that you are not alone in this experience. sending love and comfort to you and your family.

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