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Loss is Inevitable. Here's How to Handle It | Kathryn Schulz

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May 9, 2022
In this engaging conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Kathryn Schulz discusses her memoir, 'Lost and Found,' reflecting on the duality of life's gains and losses. She shares insights on processing grief, the emotional complexities of love and mourning, and why the word 'and' in her title is pivotal. Schulz emphasizes the importance of enjoying the moment, the notion of loss as a broad concept, and how relationships require compromise. Her profound understanding invites listeners to embrace both joy and sorrow as intertwined aspects of life.
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ADVICE

Navigating Grief

  • Remember loved ones' positive qualities during grief.
  • Look beyond the self and appreciate the world's beauty.
ADVICE

Sharing Grief

  • Be open about grief with loved ones and don't hide it.
  • This allows others to offer support and compassion.
ANECDOTE

Loss of Audience

  • Schulz felt her father was an audience for her actions.
  • Losing him made her feel partly unknown to her future partner.
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