These days grief seems like walking on a frozen river; most of the time he feels safe enough, but there is always that danger he will plunge through. (David Nicholls)

These days grief seems like walking on a frozen river; most of the time he feels safe enough, but there is always that danger he will plunge through.

David Nicholls

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