My Loss

’Twas the Fight Before Christmas

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When it came to decorating the tree, my late husband and I didn’t exactly see eye-to eye.

Guilt: My Constant Companion

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After my father died of ALS, my grief has come in waves; my guilt, however, never seems to subside.

Putting the Satan Back in Christmas

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The holiday season may bring up all kinds of memories when you’re grieving. But what if your loved one was more Scrooge than Santa?

The Yoga Dialogues

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After a close friend's sudden death, even a yoga teacher has trouble quieting her mind.

Complicated Grief: How It’s Different

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When the intense pain lingers, it may be 'complicated grief.' Here's how to recognize it, and where to find help.

Call of the Riled

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Devastating news has twice come in the form of a call. Now whenever the phone rings, I fear the worst.

Deleting My Mother

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When Gmail kept prompting me to email my dead mother, drastic action was necessary.

Grieving and Purging

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A will usually dictates the fate of homes, cars and jewelry. But what should you do with your loved one's lip balm, bicycle or hoodies?

On Thanksgiving, Longing to Go Home Again

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For years, I swore off Thanksgiving. Then my mom died, and I found myself longing to go home again.

Mourning Tina, the Nanny Who Raised Me

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When strangers ask me if my necklace is a family heirloom, the answer is not so easy as yes or no.

The Reverse Midas Touch

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After losing my father, two aunts and stepfather in quick succession, I became convinced I was cursed.

5 Things That Help Me Cope

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Facing a lifetime of missing my child, here's what gets me through — and lifts me up.

My Dead Husband, the Serial Adulterer

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My loss was complicated by news that the man I loved had cheated.

Losing Sal

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Losing a pet is a peculiar experience. Animal lovers get it, but others don't. They ask when you're getting a new one. Like you’re replacing a broken toy.

Beyond the Casserole

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Even mourners gotta eat: recipes from around the world — from South African Funeral Rice to Swedish Funeral Glogg.

Mourning Anew

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I thought the tragic death of a young friend would temper the pain of losing a loved one to old age; I was wrong.

What’s in a Namesake?

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After my wife's father died, all eyes were on our baby to lighten the burden of our grief.

5 Kids Books That Go There

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Talking to children about death doesn't have to be awkward. Our picks, in order of awesomeness, for reads that may help.

Finding Our Tribe

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In her "Mourning, Noon and Night" column, the author explains why she left propriety curbside in favor of more unconventional ways to mourn.

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