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Tips For Getting Through the Holidays When You’re Totally Sad
Maybe someday the season won’t feel like someone is taking a melon baller to my heart, but for now getting through it is about knowing what to avoid and what to embrace.
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We Left Everything Unsaid
When my husband got sick, we focused exclusively on hope; when he died, I was consumed with regret.
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When My Husband Died, Facebook Became My Boyfriend
Some people see social media as a trigger during times of great suffering. But after my husband died, it helped me stay afloat amid my grief.
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My Instagram Therapy
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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A Year of Grief, 15 Seconds at a Time
After my dad's murder, Instagram served as both my grief counselor and a surprising professional outlet.
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Missing the Goodbye
For immigrant families like mine, loss can mean mourning from a great distance.
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How To Write an Obituary: A Primer
The tips you need for crafting a compelling true-life story (plus: examples of obits that got it right).