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What a beautiful concept—thank you for sharing. Sending lots of love to you during this time. Be kind to yourself. 💙

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I’m sorry you and your family are having to endure so much. I hope books like these—somehow, in some small way—help you feel a little less alone. I echo Grace’s comment. Thanks for sharing with us.

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Sending all the love, Sarah ♡ And thank you for highlighting books such as these ~ this is a topic often requested by guidance counselors and teachers in my school library.

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❤️

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Oh, this gave me chills, and reminded me of this 2016 episode of This American Life, where you can hear people in the phone booth, calling loved ones: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/597/one-last-thing-before-i-go-2016

You sharing your words - and the words of others - makes the difficult emotions less painful - it eases the sting. Your writing is a wind, a balm, a caring and cooling kiss and touch.

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I hate this for you. Sometimes unconditional love is all we have and what they need 💛

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Big hugs Sarah. You WILL be okay :)

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Thank you for being so open and sharing!

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I've never heard of a wind phone but what a brilliant idea. I hope you find the exact right rotary phone and it brings you some happiness and memories (even if tinged with sadness at the same time). <3

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If it helps, there's this organization that specializes in helping people with grief: https://www.dougy.org/

They have some resources here: https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources

And here's a global search for programs: https://www.dougy.org/program-finder

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At this rate, my July picture book list is going to be all filled up with new recs from you before I even start making it. I'm not sad about it. Love to you. 💜

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