The Silence of the Body in Grief

When someone we love dies, we talk a great deal about our thoughts, emotions, and the physical impact of grief — light is too bright, we feel numb, and we can’t shake the lethargy that trails our steps like a weary dog. We do not often speak about the impact of the absence of their physical body.

I’m talking about more than missing their physical presence in the house.

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