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Why we keep reaching for people who are gone

My best friend died in a car accident two years ago and I still text her phone number sometimes, knowing no one will answer, just because I need somewhere to put all these words.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Continuing bonds with the deceased can be both a source of comfort and a barrier to accepting finality.

Worth thinking about

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.