2020 hasn’t been kind to Atlanta.
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But one of the beautiful aspects of being a writer — especially during tough times — is to provide words that help your loved ones process, grieve, and feel seen. Over these past few weeks, however, I’ve been struggling to articulate why everything feels so uniquely heavy.