When a Young Star Falls: A Recipe for Grief, Remembrance, and Community Healing

🕊 Step 5: Allowing Joy to Return Without Guilt

One of the hardest stages of grief is laughing again.

It can feel like betrayal.

But joy does not erase love.
It honors it.

Returning to:

• Skating routines

• School activities

• Social events

is not disrespectful.

It is survival.