The physical manifestation of grief in Never Have I Ever and The Summer I Turned Pretty

A comparative aesthetic analysis about the portrayal of grief in coming-of-age shows. Welcome back to the GRIEF AND MEDIA PROJECT!

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Alex Piscatelli

grief support group #5 💌 on being friends with exes, missing my mom, and navigating friendship after parental loss

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Nov 4 • 

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Alex Piscatelli

44:29

October 2025

grief support group #4 💌 on situationships, Saturn returns, and death anniversaries

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Oct 28 • 

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Alex Piscatelli

43:43

grief support group #3 💌 on grief portrayal in coming-of-age shows and how to date people who want commitment

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Oct 21 • 

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Alex Piscatelli

35:31

grief support group #2 💌 on Desperate Housewives, communicating with your partner, and grieving during the holidays

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Oct 14 • 

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Alex Piscatelli

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41:59

grief support group #1 💌 on The Summer I Turned Pretty, outgrowing friendships, and continuing bonds

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Oct 7 • 

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Alex Piscatelli

35:46

August 2025

I've been dying to gossip with my mom

Plus thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty, Weapons and more. This is an update from the GRIEF AND MEDIA PROJECT!

Aug 20 • 

Alex Piscatelli

5

June 2025

One thing's for certain: I will overshare

This is an update from the GRIEF AND MEDIA PROJECT!

Jun 5 • 

Alex Piscatelli

5

April 2025

Yapping at a conference, being almost 29 and tricks up my sleeve

This is an update from the GRIEF AND MEDIA PROJECT!

Apr 12 • 

Alex Piscatelli

4

March 2025

The Life List

a romance movie that depicts parental loss

Mar 28 • 

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December 2024

#4: Svoolyard for the soul

A piece on the holidays and my favorite family recipe. Welcome back to the GRIEF AND MEDIA PROJECT!

Dec 2, 2024 • 

Alex Piscatelli

3

October 2024

The loss of Liam Payne, and the importance of community in grief

An essay on the One Direction fandom following the death of Liam Payne. Welcome back to the GRIEF AND MEDIA PROJECT.

Oct 26, 2024 • 

Alex Piscatelli

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