Reflect on the unexpected challenges and surreal moments that occur during the grieving process, from caring for a sick family member to dealing with everyday mishaps. Through these experiences, guest writer Grace Kendall finds moments of connection with her late mother, providing a sense of comfort and direction during their journey through grief.

Grief is boiling pot of soup. The contents bubbling and frothing over, teasing the flames below and stinking the whole place up. Memories cast a glossy sheen of fat across the top like little rainbows under your fluorescent kitchen lights. Mine is an angry pot of turkey soup, with lima beans in it some reason. What’s yours? I hope it’s not a rock.