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What We Get Wrong About Grief, From A Psychologist

Grief is primarily reserved for instances of a loved one passing away, but the truth is, we may actually grieve different things all the time, as we’re constantly changing, growing, and evolving. Nostalgia is real, and grief is too—and when we honor it as such, we don’t have to be weighed down by the past and can move through our emotions with more grace and compassion for ourselves.
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