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I always defined myself as an older sister to a younger brother. But after his sudden death in our 40s, I'm struggling to identify as an only child.

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Tips For Getting Through the Holidays When You’re Totally Sad by Erin Donovan 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.
We Left Everything Unsaid by Elaine Roth When my husband got sick, we focused exclusively on hope; when he died, I was consumed with regret.
When My Husband Died, Facebook Became My Boyfriend by Lauren Jones 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.
My 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.
A Year of Grief, 15 Seconds at a Time by Ryan Langer After my dad's murder, Instagram served as both my grief counselor and a surprising professional outlet.
Missing the Goodbye by Affad Shaikh For immigrant families like mine, loss can mean mourning from a great distance.
How To Write an Obituary: A Primer by Jule Banville The tips you need for crafting a compelling true-life story (plus: examples of obits that got it right).

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