I became a single mom of twins when my fiancé died unexpectedly. Grief rewired my ambition.

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The author and her twin children.
When the author's fiancé died, she became a single mom of twins overnight.

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My dad died unexpectedly. Picking up one of his hobbies has helped me feel more connected to him.

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The author (not pictured) picked up painting after her father died unexpectedly.

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I became a widow in my 20s. It taught me to say 'yes' more and live every day like it might be my last.

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The author, not pictured, lost her husband in her 20s.

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My dad and sister died 19 days apart. My other siblings helped me with my grief.

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The author (third from the left on the couch) always got along with her siblings.

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I didn't take over my family's successful business after my mom died. I often wondered if it was the right choice.

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The author, shown with her mother in 2016, always thought she would take over her mom's day care business. Then her mom got sick, and everything changed.

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I lost a grandparent for the first time at 26. I was surprised by how much it affected me.

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The author has spent a lot of time with his grandmother over the years.

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My mom was my best friend, so it made sense for me to quit my stressful job so we could spend the last few months of her life together

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Hearing stories of her past travels and going on trips with my grandmother taught me how to enjoy life by appreciating the smaller moments

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The author's grandmother, shown with the author's mother (left image) on the beach in Goa, India, and with the author and her mother (right image) in Dubai.

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My sisters, mom, and I go to a new place every year in honor of my late dad's birthday. It's brought us closer together.

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When I returned to work after my mother's death, I worried my grief would affect my performance. My coworkers rescued me.

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The author, not pictured, was grieving her mother at work.

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