The Expression of Death on Social Media: From Parasocial Grief to The Monetistation of Digital Mourning
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Grief Connect: Navigating Loss in a Digital Age
This chapter tells the story of a young widow who transformed her grief into a mission to support others through the creation of online communities. It highlights the significance of the Grief Connect Young Widowed Support Group on Facebook, discussing both the healing power of shared experiences and the challenges of moderating grief in a digital landscape. The chapter also examines the complex dynamics of mourning on social media and the responsibility of platforms in managing the digital legacies of users.
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