Auntie SparkNotes: Down In The Dumps With The Underpants Caterpillars
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By: kat_rosenfield
Dear Auntie,
Hello there! Before I ask you my question, I'll give you some background on myself, since you'll probably need to know a bit about...
More→tags: parents | auntie sparknotes | death | depression | moms | mental health | the blues
Should You Choose Reincarnation?
By: Contributor
UnicornDangerClub-CornOnMyHead doesn't want you facing death until you've weighed all your options. –Sparkitors
So, dying’s not fun. I mean, I'm pretty sure it’s not ...
More→tags: sparkler posts | religion | death | spirituality | the afterlife | reincarnation
Auntie SparkNotes: You Can Grieve Your Own Way
By: kat_rosenfield
Dear Auntie,
I recently lost my stepfather to colon cancer. It was about a month ago, and my mother, sisters, and I are all starting to...
More→tags: auntie sparknotes | death | cancer | sad things | stepfathers | grieving
Where J.K. Rowling Went Wrong
By: Contributor
We had tears pouring down our face by the bucketload after reading HappyMonkey16's post. Why Fred? WHYYYY?—Sparkitors
"Why are you worrying about
You-know-who
You should be ...
tags: harry potter | death | deathly hallows | jk rowling | harry potter and the deathly hallows | harry potter characters | weasley twins | fred weasley
Auntie SparkNotes: The Long Goodbye
By: kat_rosenfield
Dear wonderful, wise Auntie,
I am having an extremely difficult time dealing with visits to my grandmother. I love her dearly, but she's really old, and...
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Auntie SparkNotes: How Not to Cope With Death
By: kat_rosenfield
If this Sparkler were in our office, we'd hug her so hard her ribs would squeak. —Sparkitors
Dear Auntie Sparknotes,
Last December, my mom passed away completely...
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What to Expect When You Lose a Grandparent
By: Contributor
Thanks for the insight and advice, xXx_lola_xXx! —Sparkitors
This post means a lot to me. Several months ago, I lost my grandmother, ...
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Pet Funerals: An Illustrated Guide
By: kat_rosenfield
When it comes to choosing a best friend, there's nothing better than a fur-covered companion who licks your face, sleeps at the foot of your ...
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Talking to a Friend After a Tragedy
By: Dan_Bergstein
When news hits that a classmate’s family member died, it’s shocking. Days later, when the student returns to school, you may not know what to ...
More→Coping with the Loss of MJ
By: Contributor
Michael Jackson's death has forced many to cope with a great, sudden loss. Here's how one Sparkler, Bearsley, is dealing with her grief. —SparkNotes Editors
I, ...
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