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> [“They say grief occurs in five stages. First there's denial followed by anger. Then comes bargaining, depression and acceptance. But grief is a merciless master. Just when you think you're free you realize you never stood a chance.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/emily-thorne/they-say-grief-occurs-in-five-stages-first-there-s-denial-followed-by/)

[Emily Thorne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/emily-thorne/)

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