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Reflections through Flame

9/11, Memorial Day, and the Weight of Memory

Reflections on war, loss, survivor’s guilt, and choosing life

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Sep 11, 2025
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Sand marked by many varying bootprints
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Note: This is a longer reflection (approx. 20 min read). Take your time with it, come back if you need to. It’s heavy, but it matters.

This piece touches upon loss and …

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