My aunt shared something with me a few months ago and she started it with “This is ridiculous but I just feel…” and let me be the one to tell you this: Whatever you’re feeling, it’s not ridiculous. Your feelings matter and they are valid regardless of whatever situation you’re going through. And they’re valid because you’re you and whatever you’re going through is real. No matter what situation you’re facing: happy, sad, or mad, let yourself feel whatever the feeling is. You have permission to feel your feelings. Last summer, right before my grandmother died, during that weird stretch of time where you’re just waiting on that phone call,…