Permission to be Human
I usually try to post once a week, but last week was tough. I lost a couple of people and Memorial Day Weekend is particularly tough me. So I practiced self-care by using some rituals and ceremonies that I have developed over the years. They are both a healthy reminder of grief and loss.
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