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Guardian Columnist Reflects on Grief After Mother's Death

Gaby Hinsliff writes about the bewildering and lonely experience of losing a parent, describing what she wishes she had known beforehand.

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The Guardian — Opinion

In a personal essay, Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff describes returning to her mother's house after her death, where everyday objects—marked books, a shopping list—remain as they were left. She reflects on the emotional complexity of grief, including exhaustion, love mixed with occasional anger, and moments of dark humor.

Hinsliff contrasts the isolation of losing a parent with the extensive advice available to new parents, arguing that bereavement remains a private and bewildering experience for which people are often unprepared.

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