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The Narrative Arc

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Peter Sassi in The Narrative Arc

Sunset over Puget Sound, Washington

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A Girl at Water’s Edge

Always the presence of water

Shaler McClure Wright in The Narrative Arc

Woman with dark short hair, a large smile, at a perfume counter. Image of author at age 35, selling Guerlain fragrances in Bergdorf Goodman.

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I Was a Fragrance Interpreter for Guerlain

Lessons on love, loss, and…

John Egelkrout in The Narrative Arc

Cat in a tree

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How One Cat Made a Home in My Heart

A story of love and loss

Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD in The Narrative Arc

Sun shining through Eucalyptus trees in Santa Monica Mountains

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Mourning and Loss Amidst the Eucalyptus Groves

Saying goodbye to some…

Elle Becker in The Narrative Arc

Elle, age 5, sticking her tongue out and climbing a slide.

LOVE IS LOVE

My Inner Child Misses Mom

She could really use some comfort

Catherine Oceano in The Narrative Arc

A misshapen Christmas tree is framed by a window. The tree is decorated with hand made decorations, a string of lights and a Christmas angel sits on top.

Oh Christmas Tree

The one that was chosen by a democratically run family

Amy Sea in The Narrative Arc

woman in white dress, sitting on swing in the clouds

MEMORIALS ARE ALSO BIRTHDAYS

Bye Bye Pretty Girl

Every year, it’s September 11

Erie Astin in The Narrative Arc

Vintage car in front of a Christmas tree

My Grandfather Isn’t My Guardian Angel After All

After admiring his photos, my dad’s stories shattered…

Martha Manning, Ph.D. in The Narrative Arc

My New Name Is Grandmother

It means so much more than I expected

Martha Manning, Ph.D. in The Narrative Arc

My Miscarriage and My Daughter’s Pregnancy

Loss can keep transforming itself into fear and joy for…