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What I Still Can’t Do

by Kellyn Shoecraft

Ten months after my sister’s death, I can laugh and smile. I can sometimes care about other people’s problems. I can’t listen to voicemails or write thank you notes or stop waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Dude, Where's My Grief?

One guy’s journey through the murky territory of loss, and the map it has left behind.

6 Tips for Talking to Children About Death

by Michelle DuBarry

We can’t gloss over the topic without denying a fundamental part of our lives and our family. Here’s how we navigate the conversation.

My Grief is F*cking Funny

by Emily Rapp Black

Why I never pass up a chance to laugh my ass off. Especially when I'm grieving.

I shared our pregnancy news early — asserting that I wanted my community with me in joy, but also in potential sorrow. Now that I had miscarried, there were so many calls to make.

Take a Chance On Me

by Sativa Peterson

Two days after my mom’s funeral, her friend Velma told me she had a surprise for me — and OMG, did she ever.

Instagram Therapy

by Domenique Osborne

With @textsforjohn, I can still walk through the world looking for things to share with my brother — even though he’s no longer here.

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‘Daddy, Daddy, Where Are You?’ by Lisa Paterson After 9/11 my son asked for his father dozens of times a day, everyday — for nine years.
From My Inbox, a Grim Reminder by Becky A. Benson The school district emailed to remind me about kindergarten registration. The thing is, my younger daughter died two years ago.
Your Kids Don’t Want To Inherit Your Clutter by Shira Gill A professional organizer we love offers 5 steps to streamlining your stuff — so your family won’t have to.
It’s Hard To Rattle the Dead, But I’m Trying by Alana Joblin Ain Aunt Sherrie died by suicide, leaving me her best leather boots and a Barbie collection for the ages. If only she could see those things now.
What I Did With My Husband’s Life Insurance Money by Leslie Gray Streeter During the rawest moments of my grief, what I bought helped me breathe easier.
My Dad Was Dying While I Was Divorcing by Molly Rosen Guy I vowed never to speak with my ex-husband again. Then my father was diagnosed with leukemia.
Dad-Die Issues by Yassir Lester Death brings up so many feelings and conversations. Plans to be made. Legacies to cement. I had none of that.

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