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Every place has a story. Every person has one too. Take Back the Frame is my Substack exploring grief and loss across a lifetime—and the care, connection and belonging that help us live through change. Grief is not a marginal issue. It touches our health, identity, relationships and working life, yet too often we lack the language and skills to support ourselves and one another.

 

I’m Kathie Melocco, a writer, documentary filmmaker and accredited Grief First Aid instructor. Here I share thoughtful essays, reflections from the road, stories behind my films and practical insights to help us understand our own experiences and recognise the losses others carry. Writing this Substack has helped me understand some of the losses that have shaped my own life. I hope these stories and reflections might help you make sense of your experiences too.