The Modern Loss Book in the Media

Dear Noah Kahan, ‘Godlight’ Helped Me Survive Perinatal Loss

By Haley Peterson in My Loss, Personal Essays

Thank you for the lyrics that somehow understood my soul and this seemingly impossible grief journey.

Writing the Story My Mother Never Got to Tell

By Samuel G. Freedman in My Loss, Personal Essays

Long after her death, I used the tools of journalism to reckon with memory, regret, and love.

My Landlord Died From Cancer While We Sheltered In Place Together

By Faith Holloway in My Loss, Personal Essays

What it felt like to watch her slow, surreal demise during a slow, surreal moment in the world.

Grief Is My Neurodivergence

By Elizabeth Kopple in My Loss, Personal Essays

I had trouble relating to my son's ADHD – until my muddled mind schooled me after his sudden death.

Chemo Stole My Dad’s Hearing. Then, My Daughter Heard Her First Sound.

By Evan Wolkenstein in My Loss, Personal Essays

Our family's circular journey through cochlear implants, loss, and good vibrations.

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay After a Stressful Political Outcome

By Melanie Brooks in My Loss, Personal Essays, Slider

I'm struggling to keep bleak thoughts at bay after the U.S. election. But grieving now is the best gift we can give to ourselves and our communities.