My Loss

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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