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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail The holidays are supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for grieving teens, they can feel like the hardest. In this heartfelt episode, I share my personal struggles navigating Thanksgiving and Christmas without my sister, Ruby. Whether it’s your first holiday after loss or your fourth like me, this episode reminds you that it’s okay to feel different during this time of year — and you’re not alone. ]]></itunes:summary>
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