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Saturday Reflection: The Gift of Being Uncomfortable

Discomfort isn't failure, it's where compassion can begin.

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The Mourning Manager (TM) and Dr. Monique Perry-Graves
Nov 15, 2025
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The discomfort we feel in the presence of grief is not failure. It is empathy trying to find its footing.

Earlier this week, I shared in the latest Mourning Manager issue about how to support someone who is grieving at work. Many leaders wrote me to say they often feel anxious in those moments…afraid of saying the wrong thing. I get it!

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