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A Reading from Thich Nhat Hanh’s book How To Live When A Loved One Dies

As some of you may know, I have been dealing with the loss of my adult son for almost two years. The journey has been rocky and tearful. I read constantly to keep myself sane and to try to get through the difficult moments. Every 8th day of the month since his passing is a day of deep reflection and remembrance for all of us who loved him. How to Live When a Loved One Dies has given me tools for self-care to help me through this journey.

Thanks to all of you who have expressed your condolences and support all these months. I hope that my thoughts will help others going through grief.

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I believe a poem can change your life forever. I know many poems I read as a child made a difference in my life. I learned to believe in me. My senses started living along side me. My appreciation for nature and life increased by one hundred percent. As a result I paint, love photography, and I listen and try to pay attention a little bit more to everything around me. I also became a teacher to honor all those teachers who set me straight about life and learning.