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Embracing a New Year While Carrying the Weight of Grief
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, the world seems to collectively breathe in hope and exhale the burdens of the past year....
Sonya Strider
Dec 31, 20242 min read


I Wonder if They Dance in Heaven: A Reflection on Joy, Love, and Connection
He was so excited the day I became a Doctor.
Sonya Strider
Jun 17, 20243 min read


When Mother's Day Is Different
Mother’s Day is a time of celebration, a day when we honor the incredible women who have shaped our lives with their love, strength, and...
Sonya Strider
May 10, 20243 min read


You Want to Help Me??
I wrote this the day after my mother died, December 4, 2015. If your loss is really recent or you are struggling this year, remember...
Sonya Strider
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Silent Night!
The time between Thanksgiving and the New Year can be the most festive and the most solemn. It can be the loudest with celebrations,...
Sonya Strider
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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