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"some moments are nice, some are nicer, some are even worth writing about." ~ Charles Bukowski

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Valerie Emerick

"some moments are nice, some are nicer, some are even worth writing about." ~ Charles Bukowski

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Category: Grief

Grief

Grief, menopause and becoming a middle-aged orphan

Posted on April 20, 2026April 28, 2026 By Valerie Emerick

I grew up in an environment where we didn’t talk about grief in any meaningful way. It was all very neat and tidy: you get the news, “Aunt Helen died,” you go to the funeral, make polite conversation with relatives you barely know, and eat casseroles until it’s time to…

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Grief

Grief is unpredictable and all-consuming…

Posted on September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 By Valerie Emerick

My mom died October 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. It’s been nearly a year since I got the call from the nursing home, and some days it feels better, and some days it’s worse. Most days, I feel the full spectrum of emotions all day long, and it’s overwhelming and…

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