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To tell such a heartrending story in one page is truly a gift, and Debra Cole does it beautifully. THE SWEATER will touch the hearts of anyone who has lost a loved one. There is a deep need to hang on to articles of clothing to savor the memories and the loved one’s scent. To maintain that connection…just a while longer.

[2026-02-06]

Powerful monologue about grief and the pieces of loved ones that they leave behind. Fantastic solo piece for an actor. Bravo, Debra!

Letting go of physical objects that are tied to someone important is always hard. DEBRA COLE reminds of that in this lovely monologue.

Heartbreaking.

I have a box underneath my bed where I keep the sweaters. Sometimes I pull it out and breathe in its air. The scent has changed completely, yet I pretend it hasn't. I put it back in the box. I put the box beneath my bed. It's hard to let go. But it surely isn't hard to relate to or enjoy this piece

The letting go is the hardest part. Even when it doesn't make sense or change the outcome, we hold on to that one thing, thought or behavior. A lovely, touching piece about how grief is often handled. Well done.

Grief is the very real process of being haunted. What we hold onto is the remnants of what we have loss. This monologue beautifully illustrates how we, as humans, survive loss. Cope with death. And ultimately, never truly let go.