The Last Meritocracy

The Last Meritocracy

The capriciousness of grief

The five stages of grief are not always linear, equally proportionate, or even experienced

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Marcello De Feo
Oct 01, 2025
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The first face I saw when waking up from post-surgery anesthesia was always my dad’s face. If I needed a ride, a shoulder to cry on, or even some money, he was there for me. He even took me on secret runs to McDonald’s to sneak in French fries, sponsored all of my sports teams, and had me help him with his business.

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