There is no discrimination in the digital world. When a person dies, their virtual selves can remain, existing in the same online space used daily by billions of people. It’s a double-edged cyber-sword, a reminder of our loss, but also a thread that keeps us connected. A place to tell stories about loved ones, to laugh, cry and be comforted. In this way, social media has also become a space for grief.

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