Grieving the Year That Would Have Been

You’re Allowed to Grieve the Year That Would’ve Been
Canceled parties, graduations, weddings, and book releases are realities many are facing. It’s okay to take time to process those losses.
Candice Marie Benbow
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Mar 30, 2020
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Photo: FG Trade/Getty ImagesAs we look to stop the spread of Covid-19, social distancing remains the best way to flatten the curve. As mayors and governors implement stricter…
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Written by Candice Marie Benbow
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Candice Marie Benbow is a theologian, essayist and creative who situates her work at the intersections of beauty, faith, feminism and culture.
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