Trigger Treat

by Marita Anderson

Halloween imagery takes on new meaning in the wake of my father’s suicide.

The Pittsburgh of My Dreams

by Geoffrey W. Melada

By day, I am aware that 23 years have passed since my father’s death. When I close my eyes, it’s a different story.

Saving the Date for a Wedding That Will Never Take Place

by Gabrielle Brazeau

I was supposed to be married on November 9, but tragedy stopped this self-proclaimed ‘Bridezilla’ in her tracks.

Why I Told Anne Lamott My Husband Died

by Julia Cho

I promised myself I wouldn’t, but then I opened up to a writer I’ve long admired about the most surreal, unbelievable thing that has ever happened to me.  

Everything I Didn't Want to Know About Miscarriages But Experienced First-Hand

by Chari Pere

My bold foray into documenting my loss in full color.

The Un-Telling

by Noa Silver

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.

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.