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Nicky van de Beek

Category: Misc

Dealing with grief

Posted on May 7, 2022December 4, 2023

It was a hot day for a funeral. The local cemetery was basking in sunlight. The family was sat inside, socially distanced, with the open coffin in front. A grandchild stood up to speak, “Goddamn it, grandma,” began the speech. I was not a part of this. It was not my family. I sat outside…

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