Forget You Not

CLASSIFICATION: Structured Therapeutic Asset (Grief Processing & Archiving) AUTHORITY: Brittany DeSantis (Calligrapher & Watercolor Artist) ROLE: Aiding Healing and Creating a Permanent Memento

Grief is a complex process that demands structure and expression. This journal is a guided therapeutic tool designed to help the user process loss by actively engaging words and art. It replaces the common phrase "there are no words" with a structured method for finding them and honoring the departed.

Authored by artist Brittany DeSantis, who personally utilized writing and art after losing her father, the journal combines thoughtful design with practical exercises for healing.

The system is engineered for dual function: emotional processing and permanent archiving:

• Processing Exercises: Includes repetitive writing exercises designed to alleviate anxiety and overwhelm.
• Memory Prompts: Thoughtful prompts to commemorate, celebrate, and cherish those who have passed.
• Physical Archive: Dedicated pages for attaching photos, keepsakes, cards, and mementos.
• Visual Therapy: Features hand-painted quotes and words of wisdom that can be bookmarked or perforated to remove and frame.
• Reflection: Includes space for open reflection and personal letters to loved ones.

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THE CURATOR'S NOTES

• Intentional Design: The journal utilizes the author's expertise in calligraphy and watercolor, ensuring the aesthetic quality of the guide aids in the therapeutic process.
• Gifting Protocol: This serves as a meaningful SOCIAL heirloom gift for someone coping with loss, providing a concrete action ("Here's how to find yours...") instead of an empty gesture.
• Disclaimer: This tool is intended as a thoughtful aid to healing and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health advice.
• Archival Asset: The structured nature of the journal creates a valuable, permanent archive of the loved one's memory and the user's journey through grief.