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The Poem I Found Stashed in My Mother’s Book

It kept me connected to her years after she died, and even inspired my latest work

Jun 28, 2021

The Poem I Found Stashed in My Mother’s Book

Jun 28, 2021

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Why Gardening Boosts Memories of Loved Ones

Getting outside is healing. In fact, being outdoors has been proven to increase creative thinking, decrease stress, and heighten our…

Aug 15, 2018

Why Gardening Boosts Memories of Loved Ones

Aug 15, 2018

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Preventing Cancer — What I Did to Stay Alive

I woke up this morning without breasts. Not a surprise. This is how it’s been since I underwent a prophylactic double mastectomy six years…

Aug 8, 2018

Preventing Cancer — What I Did to Stay Alive

Aug 8, 2018

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Life’s Highs and Lows: How to Make Sense of Them

by Allison Gilbert ·

Jul 3, 2018

Life’s Highs and Lows: How to Make Sense of Them

Jul 3, 2018

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Remembering Loved Ones: Making it Meaningful for Graduation Day

by Allison Gilbert ·

Jul 3, 2018

Remembering Loved Ones: Making it Meaningful for Graduation Day

Jul 3, 2018

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Memorial Day: How to Make it Special

I’ll be celebrating Memorial Day in Washington, D.C. this year. In honor of our nation’s fallen heroes, I’ve been asked to speak at the…

May 14, 2018

Memorial Day: How to Make it Special

May 14, 2018

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Mother’s Day: A Time to Celebrate All Moms

I’ve learned a critical lesson in the 20 years since my mother died: the more proactive I am about remembering her, the happier I tend to…

Apr 24, 2018

Mother’s Day: A Time to Celebrate All Moms

Apr 24, 2018

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How Earth Day Can Be an Opportunity to Remember Loved Ones

It hasn’t seemed much like spring in New York, but I’ve been thinking a lot about Earth Day on April 22. I love the opportunity warmer…

Apr 24, 2018

How Earth Day Can Be an Opportunity to Remember Loved Ones

Apr 24, 2018

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What One Mom Learned About Herself After the Death of Her Teenage Son

This piece was written in partnership with Nisha Zenoff.

Mar 29, 2018

What One Mom Learned About Herself After the Death of Her Teenage Son

Mar 29, 2018

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Why Spring Cleaning Increases Resilience After Loss: the Importance of the Process

When a loved one dies, there are almost always objects and heirlooms to sort through — and then decisions to make about what to do with…

Mar 29, 2018

Why Spring Cleaning Increases Resilience After Loss: the Importance of the Process

Mar 29, 2018

allison gilbert

allison gilbert

Author of several books and creator of e-courses that help you remember loved ones you never want to forget. Check out https://www.allisongilbert.com/courses/.

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