The Anniversary Effect

Here are a few supportive links to accompany this episode: The Anniversary Effect on Psychology Today - I remember reading this article for the first time and it made so much sense! I sent it to my family immediately, hopefully you find some truth in it as well. Becoming a Parent After the Death of a Parent by What's Your Grief? - This was a specific search I did while anticipating our daughter's arrival. It is searing and relatable on many levels. I've gone back to revisit and read it at least 10 times over the past year. Unique Ways to Remember Your Loved One on Their Birthday from Farenga Funeral Home in Astoria, NY 50 Creative Ways to Honor a Deceased Loved One by Rachel Blado with On The Way to Where You're Going Special note about the photo for this episode: I just love this picture of my Dad and I. There aren't many photos where we're holding hands or in an embrace, especially in our later years. Plus, we were all dressed up for a wedding we were enjoying, dancing together. Seeing the picture helps me to imagine touching him again, and helps me to remember he really was real.