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When birthdays become reminders of loss

I've been dreading my birthday for weeks because it's the first one since my brother died, and I keep thinking about how he won't call to sing off-key like he did every year.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Personal celebrations highlight the absence of those who once shared our joy.

Ideas that help explain it
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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.