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Cemetery solace
A mother's journey of grief and healing after the loss of her son, finding solace and unexpected connection at his resting place in a beautiful cemetery.
Dutch
Netherlands
HealthEuropean UnionLifestyleFamilyNatureGriefLossHealing
Netflix
JobAnna EnquistTony (Ricky Gervais)Anne
- Why does the author visit the cemetery so frequently?
- The author visits the cemetery at least twice a week to be near her deceased son's ashes, which were scattered there. She finds solace and a sense of connection with him in this space.
- What significant relationship developed at the cemetery?
- The author has developed a friendship with another mother who lost a child at the cemetery. Their shared grief and the unique environment created a strong bond.
- How does the author describe the cemetery's role in her life?
- The author describes the cemetery as an 'out-of-house living room', a place where she can work, reflect, and process her grief. She has even become a sort of ambassador, introducing friends to its beauty.
- What unexpected discovery brought the author further joy and connected her to the cemetery?
- The installation of a wildlife camera near her son's ashes revealed the nocturnal animal life around the site; this discovery brought the author unexpected joy and further cemented her connection to the place.
- What was the author's initial motivation for visiting the cemetery, and how has it changed?
- The author's son, Job, died at age 17, and his ashes were scattered in a park-like cemetery. She initially visited out of grief, but it evolved into a place of peace and reflection.