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When fasting becomes a way to process grief and loss

I started fasting after my dad died because physical hunger was the only thing that matched how empty I felt inside but now I'm afraid I'm using spirituality to avoid grieving properly.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Spiritual practices can become containers for unexpressed emotions, but discerning between healing and avoidance requires careful attention.

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