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Samhain: A Season for Remembering by Anne Marie Cribbin 

Anne Marie CribbinBy Anne Marie CribbinNovember 21, 20247 Mins Read
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We are in the thick of Samhain (Sow-in) now, the season of thinning veils, long shadows, and quiet whispers from the past. This sacred time in the Celtic calendar stretches from the end of October to the Winter Solstice. It’s a season that calls us inward, not only into the warmth of our homes but into the deeper chambers of our own being, where memory and knowing reside. Samhain reminds us to slow down, to linger in stillness, and to listen—not only to the echo of our own heartbeat but to the faint rhythm of those who came before us. 

This season is rich with the possibility of remembrance. Not just the memories that live in our minds but those held in our bodies. The ones encoded in the stretch of our muscles and the marrow of our bones. I believe that if generational trauma is real (and it most certainly is), then so is generational remembering. For every wound passed down, there must also be a balm. For every fracture, a thread of wisdom to mend it. Somewhere within us, I think, lies an inheritance of rituals, songs, and stories that nurtured peace and built community long before the weight of capitalism and patriarchy pressed down on our spirits. 

We are invited to connect with that inheritance in this season of slowing down. To remember—not just in our heads, but in our bodies—that we already have the tools we need to recover, heal, and thrive. This is not about bypassing the pain or dismissing the reality of trauma. It’s about leaning into the wisdom of those who lived before us, those who carried their burdens and still managed to leave traces of healing and love. 

Remembering Through Ritual 

Growing up, my family had a tradition called “Cemetery Day.” It happened every fall, and as a kid, I absolutely hated it. It wasn’t just the eerie idea of walking among gravestones—it was the long, uncomfortable hours squished in the back seat of a Ford Maverick with my siblings, sharing a seatbelt as we drove from cemetery to cemetery around Washington, DC. My dad would lead the way, armed with stories and prayers. At each grave, he’d tell a little anecdote about the person resting there—a grandfather I never got to meet, a great-grandmother who came from Ireland to work as a housekeeper, a beloved uncle who left us too soon. Then, in true Catholic tradition, we’d recite an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be. 

At the time, I thought it was creepy and weird. Why on earth did we have to spend a whole day wandering around graveyards, listening to stories, and sitting with forced sadness? But now, as an adult—one who is deeply invested in remembering and recovering—I see the beauty in what my dad was trying to do. Cemetery Day wasn’t just about honoring the dead. It was about reminding us of who we are, where we come from, and what connects us to one another. It was about rooting us in the stories of our ancestors, even the hard ones, and making space to carry them forward in a meaningful way. 

I let go of Cemetery Day for many years as I carved out my own independence. But in my adulthood, I brought it back—not in the exact same way, but in a way that feels right for me now. Sometimes, that looks like visiting a grave with flowers and a quiet moment of reflection. Other times, it’s lighting a candle, pulling out an old family photo album, and sitting with the stories I know by heart. This practice doesn’t erase the hard truths of generational pain or family trauma. But it does help me connect with the legacy of love and resilience that also exists. 

And here’s what I’ve noticed: when I make space to remember, I often feel like I’m the one being remembered. As though my ancestors are whispering back to me, “We see you. We know you. And we are here.” 

The Legacy of Recovery 

When I think about what I’m carrying forward, I often wonder about the legacy of my recovery. What will I leave behind for those who come after me? To be clear, I’m a childless plant lady. So, legacy is about my sphere of influence and not my descendants. Sobriety, for me, is not just about the absence of alcohol. It’s about the presence of something bigger—something more whole and alive. It’s about creating a life filled with intention, love, and connection. But recovery doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s not just about healing ourselves; it’s about contributing to the collective healing of our communities, our families, and our world. 

What kind of stories do I want my people to tell about me? What kind of practices and rituals might they carry forward, even if they evolve into something I can’t yet imagine? When I think about these questions, I’m reminded that the work of recovery is not just personal—it’s ancestral. It’s tied to the healing of those who came before and the flourishing of those who will come after. 

In this season of Samhain, we have an opportunity to shape that legacy with care and intention. Maybe that looks like creating a new family tradition—something that honors both the light and the shadow of your lineage. Maybe it’s about reclaiming an old ritual, like Cemetery Day, and weaving it into your recovery journey in a way that feels nourishing. Or maybe it’s as simple as sitting in stillness and asking yourself, “What wisdom do my bones carry? What do they remember that my mind has forgotten?” 

The Gift of Slowing Down 

Samhain is a season that naturally lends itself to introspection. The earth is slowing down, preparing for winter’s rest. The days are shorter, the nights longer. There’s an invitation in this rhythm—a gentle nudge to follow the flow of nature and embrace stillness, contemplation, and quiet. 

In a world that glorifies hustle and busyness, slowing down can feel almost radical. But in recovery, we know that true transformation often happens in the pause. In the silence. In the moments when we stop trying to push our way forward and instead allow ourselves to sink into the present moment. 

This season, let yourself slow down. Let yourself remember. Light a candle, sip a cup of tea, and sit with the stories of your family—both the ones that have been told and the ones your body already knows. Honor the wisdom of your ancestors, and know that in doing so, you are also honoring the wisdom within yourself. 

Because here’s the truth: You are someone’s ancestor. Someday, someone will sit with your stories, your rituals, your legacy. What you are building now—your recovery, your healing, your love—will ripple forward in ways you can’t yet see. And that, to me, is a kind of magic. A kind of remembering. A kind of hope. 


THIRSTY FOR WONDER: Anne Marie Cribben is a passionate recovery coach and spiritual companion based in Washington, DC. As the founder of Thirsty For Wonder, she offers 1:1 coaching, spiritual companionship, and recovery support rooted in compassion and empowerment. Creator of The Wellspring: A Celtic Recovery Journey, Anne Marie blends the Celtic calendar with sobriety, connecting participants to ancient wisdom and nature’s rhythms. A fierce advocate for sobriety as liberation and self-love, Anne Marie challenges the targeted marketing of alcohol to women and promotes authentic, joyful living. Her approach goes beyond addiction recovery, fostering a life of vibrancy and fulfillment.

In her personal life, Anne Marie enjoys baking, cooking, poetry, being a Swiftie, weight lifting, reading, embroidery, and creating mocktails. She treasures time with friends and embraces creativity in all forms.


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