Thank you for this piece, Catherine. Grief is an ocean -- tumultuous at times and calm at others -- I agree folx should grieve when they need, as long as they need. I am sorry about your precious… - A A McRae - Medium

We Are Allowed To Grieve

Catherine Oceano

Jul 1

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Thank you for this piece, Catherine. Grief is an ocean -- tumultuous at times and calm at others -- I agree folx should grieve when they need, as long as they need. I am sorry about your precious son.

A A McRae

Written by A A McRae

I am a teacher, parent, cookie-baking experimenter, library enthusiast, and all-around bookworm. Twitter and Instagram: @aamcraewrites

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