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Quick Thoughts: Dealing with Tragedy

Quick Thoughts: Dealing with Tragedy

How to move through grief.

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Pooja Lakshmin MD
Aug 06, 2025
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Hi folks,

It feels like there is tragedy all around us at every turn right now — and it’s felt like that for a long time. Not only are we present to so much suffering around the world and in our communities (and holding our fears for the future), many of us are also dealing with active tragedies in our own lives and families. It’s heavy, and there’s no quick fix.

As I’m engrossed with my newborn twins and feeling so many emotions — love, joy, stress, exhaustion — I’m still thinking of all of you and what you’re dealing with. Here are some quick thoughts to help you get through.

xo,

Pooja

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