“Grief is characterized much more by waves of feeling that lessen and reoccur, it's less like stages and more like different states of feeling.”
Quote by Meghan O'Rourke
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Meghan O'Rourke
Meghan O'Rourke is an American poet born in 1976. Her work is known for its profound emotion and unique style, exploring themes such as love, death, and identity. more
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