How to Write a Thank-You Note That’ll Outlive You (And Why My Mother Made Me Do It) 1. “Everybody Knows How to Say Thanks”…. Except They Don’t The Myth of Automatic Gratitude If you grew up in my house, you learned that a thank-you note was not optional. My mother treated them like seat belts: […]
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Things I Wish I Said… Sometimes the words we don’t say haunt us. Here’s what I’ve learned about giving them a voice—and why it’s never too late. PART I: The Myth of the Perfect Goodbye They say you’ll get your moment—a cinematic chance to spill every “I love you” and “I’m sorry” before the credits
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Introduction: Let’s get something straight right out of the gate—if you’ve ever wondered how to write a meaningful obituary, you’re not alone. Most of us have no idea where to begin. The ones left in the wreckage, sitting in silence that’s louder than bombs, trying to string together a few hundred words that can hold
Struggling to write an obituary? This compassionate, step-by-step guide will help you craft a meaningful tribute—complete with real examples, prompts, and a template to honor your loved one with clarity and heart.
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Grief is a messy, complicated thing—especially for kids, who don’t always have the words (or even the emotional blueprint) to process loss. Adults barely know what to do with grief; expecting children to navigate it without some kind of tangible support is like handing them a map with no roads. That’s where Memory Jars come
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One day, you’ll talk to someone for the last time—and you won’t know it. We assume we have more time, more chances to say what matters. But what if you knew this was your final conversation? What would you say? What would you regret leaving unsaid? This article is a wake-up call to have those conversations now—before it’s too late.
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By DC PottsPublished: March 20, 2025 Losing a loved one turns your world upside down, a storm that reshapes everything I once knew as a street-chemist turned memory keeper. Whether you’re wrestling with words for a memorial tribute, a eulogy, or just trying to make sense of the silence, the weight can feel unbearable. That’s
Grief doesn’t follow the rules. It doesn’t show up on a schedule, doesn’t respect your plans, doesn’t care if you’ve “moved on.” It’s an ambush artist—a sniper in the shadows. One minute you’re fine, the next you’re leveled by a song, a scent, a familiar shape moving in the periphery. A sucker punch straight from
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(and common mistakes to avoid during the grieving process) Grief is an earthquake. It shakes your foundation, fractures your sense of reality, and leaves you standing in the rubble of what used to be normal. In the aftermath, the urge to rebuild—fast—can feel overwhelming. Maybe you want to move, change jobs, or make a big
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The Most Important Thing I Own The Magic Pen & The Stars DC Potts Feb 10, 2025 The package arrived in the middle of a storm. Snow battered the streets, and the wind howled through the spaces between buildings, a living thing with teeth. I was running late, missing buses, fighting against the world itself
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