Personal Essays

Losing Sal

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Losing a pet is a peculiar experience. Animal lovers get it, but others don't. They ask when you're getting a new one. Like you’re replacing a broken toy.

Mourning Anew

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I thought the tragic death of a young friend would temper the pain of losing a loved one to old age; I was wrong.

What’s in a Namesake?

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After my wife's father died, all eyes were on our baby to lighten the burden of our grief.

Finding Our Tribe

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In her "Mourning, Noon and Night" column, the author explains why she left propriety curbside in favor of more unconventional ways to mourn.

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