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It's Okay If Your Grief Is Heavier This Season
Brooke Smith Brooke Smith

It's Okay If Your Grief Is Heavier This Season

Grief isn't a one-time thing. It recurs, and different things bring it to the surface. This season, I'm grieving what little Brooke thought life would look like versus what it actually is. I'm judging my grief, which keeps me stuck. And I'm learning that maybe what I need most is rest—and grace.

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The Kind of Love That Shapes You
Brooke Smith Brooke Smith

The Kind of Love That Shapes You

Watching a Netflix show unexpectedly stirred up memories of my first love — the one that shaped me in more ways than I can count. It brought back the beauty and ache of young love, the heartbreak of loss, and the kind of grief that never really leaves. Seven years later, I’m still learning how to carry it all: the memories, the unanswered questions, the deep love that still lives in my heart. The kind of love that shapes you.

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