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Why people keep talking to people we’ve lost, and why therapists say that’s okay

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Everyone experiences loss at some point in their life, but it’s how they process that loss and adapt to a new reality that defines their grieving journey. Part of that journey often includes a habit few people discuss openly, as many still speak to someone they can no longer call or visit. Some save

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    Everyone experiences loss at some point in their life, but it’s how they process that loss and adapt to a new reality that defines their grieving journey. Part of that journey often includes a habit few people discuss openly, as many still speak to someone they can no longer call or visit. Some save

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