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Carried in My Heart

Part Five: Anniversaries and Hard Dates

A Ritual for Their Birthday

Certain dates carry an extra weight — the anniversary of a loss, a birthday, a holiday once shared, or a date that means something only to you. These days can arrive with grief that feels as sharp as it did at first, even years later.

If you wanted to create a small, sustainable ritual for their birthday each year, what might it look like?

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