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“Inside the alone, a grief bird freed herself. Never let anyone tell you your grief is an emptiness. There is an alone inside grief, and it is yours, and the alone is both unbearable and simultaneously beautiful. Never let anyone tell you how long your grief should last, or what to do with it.”

Quote by Lidia Yuknavitch

Book:Reading the Waves: A Memoir
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Reading the Waves: A Memoir

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Lidia Yuknavitch
Lidia Yuknavitch

Lidia Yuknavitch is an American author born in 1963. Her works are known for their profound emotional depth and unique narrative style, exploring themes of identity, gender, and human experience. more

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