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We trace how fall’s shifts mirror grief, moving from the first sting of emptiness to practical safety steps, group support, and spiritual care. Poems by Paula Porter and a closing meditation widen hope, and we share ways to plan for the holidays with honesty and rest.

• honoring the rawness of early grief and the image of autumn’s balance
• fear named as part of grief and steps to face it
• practical safety ideas for living alone and learning new tasks
• asking friends and family to teach skills and share load
• joining grief groups and keeping a journal to track progress
• making flexible holiday plans with rest, ritual, and remembrance
• poetry as a container for feeling and a mirror for seasons
• spiritual support through Ignatian practice and community resources
• reminders that help, love, and change are already in motion

We talk about pacing your learning and honoring limits, because healing does not happen on a deadline. Journaling becomes a quiet partner that clarifies fears and tracks progress you might otherwise miss. With the holidays approaching, I offer a flexible planning framework that includes time with others, time to rest, and time to remember your beloved in ways that feel true. 

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