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These Tears Felt Different

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Sep 06, 2023
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Something broke inside of me.

I stood in the corner of the room as she buried her face in the soft blanket that covered her daughter’s still and silent body. I introduced myself when I came into the room, but in the weight of her grief, she forgot I was there. Should I stay? Should I go? Standing back as an observer in such a personal space felt awkward…

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