The Empty Seat at Our Thanksgiving Table

In this heartfelt article by Sarah Wildman, she describes the grief and pain of bereavement, focusing on the loss of her 14-year-old daughter, Orli, to cancer. Living her everyday life missing Orli’s presence, she contemplates how traditions and holidays like Thanksgiving are now stark reminders of her absence. However, despite the pain and sorrow, she expresses gratitude for the experience of love, even in pain, and emphasizes the resilience and strength required to continue living after such a devastating loss.