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Quote by Barbara Ascher

“Grief is like the wind. When it's blowing hard, you adjust your sails and run before it. If it blows too hard, you stay in the harbor, close the hatches and don't take calls. When it's gentle, you go sailing, have a picnic, take a swim.”

Quote by Barbara Ascher

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Barbara Ascher, born in 1946, is an outstanding figure in an unknown field. Her life experience and contributions are not widely documented, but her impact on the field is significant. more

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