What to Do When I'm Gone: A Mother's Wisdom to Her Daughter

by Suzy Hopkins

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However it happened, dead is dead. Go to the movies and get some popcorn.

Find something breakable. Just whatever is closest to you at the moment. Don’t think too hard before chucking it as hard as you can at the wall.

Better yet, read a great book. Let it transport you to another place and time, which—when you finally close your eyes—may help you appreciate where you are right now.

We used to be more connected to death. Now we are shielded from the reality of it, which adds to our unease.

triage.