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Grief Letter was an ever‑expanding art installation housed in the atmospheric Crypt Gallery in London, bringing together personal stories of loss, love, and remembrance. As part of this evolving collection, Alison contributes a deeply intimate letter written in 2022 to her partner, Dave, who was lost during the first wave of COVID‑19. Composed two years after his death, her letter reflects the enduring impact of pandemic grief, the quiet rituals of remembrance, and the power of written words to hold space for love that continues long after loss. This piece forms a poignant thread within the wider installation, inviting visitors to connect with the shared human experience of mourning and memory.

A new edition of Letters to Forever is now available to purchase. This 400‑page book gathers all 215 grief letters from the project — including this letter — alongside a curated selection of drawings created in response to them. Each copy comes with an A5 giclée print chosen at random and a personalised message, making it a meaningful keepsake for anyone connected to the installation.

For readers interested in exploring grief through creative practice, Wonder and Loss: A Practical Memoir for Writing about Grief offers a thoughtful and accessible place to begin.

Unpacked offers a psychiatrist’s deep exploration of our shared experience of the COVID‑19 pandemic, providing a more in‑depth reflection on collective grief.

The Sitting with Sadness Journal is a thoughtful companion for anyone navigating grief, offering gentle prompts that help translate emotions into words and guide you through the healing process.

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