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“When parents die, they leave behind legacy. When children die, they leave behind shattered dreams, which pierce your whole “being” like sharp pieces of broken glass". – Neena Verma, "Grief ~ Growth ~ Grace – A Sacred Pilgrimage", Page 13”

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