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How did the death of your grandmother affect you and your views about death?

Ericka Harley: So it was a very difficult time for me to experience my grandmother's death. One, because it was unexpected and two, because I really never thought that she would pass away. Even though I know that death is a part of life, she was just always around. Always there when you needed here so it was hard to accept it. But eventually I was able to come to terms with it and appreciate the memories that we did have.

And that's one of the things that makes life a little bit easier. Yes, I still miss her and some days it's really hard, but for the most part I'm able to go back to those memories, and the things that I've learned from her, and the things that she's helped to instill in me and my daughter. And those are the things that help us to move forward and appreciate her relationship. And also know that she's still here with us in our hearts.