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On Father’s Day, Grief Tastes Like Berry Cobbler
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When Dad was here, we made olallieberry jam on Father’s Day. Now that he’s gone, our sweet tradition has evolved. 

Putting My Dead Mom in the Cloud
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After stalling for 15 years, I finally have a low touch way to introduce my kids to the vibrant woman I knew.

The Bread I Still Can’t Bear To Bake
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Some people say grief is bitter, but I say it is nutty whole-wheat flavored, slightly sweet with molasses.

A Very Brady Christmas (But Way More Complicated)
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A newly engaged widow wants to know how to manage her bereaved in-laws' expectations this season. Our advice columnist weighs in.

Why I Love IKEA
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Shopping there is my wildly commercialized way of keeping my Swedish grandmother’s legacy alive. (Plus, family recipes for Swedish ginger snaps and coffee cake.)

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Don’t Call Sheryl Sandberg a Widow
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Modern Loss speaks with the Facebook COO about micro-stepping her way through grief, 'Option B,' and how she approaches those painful trigger holidays.

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In Mourning, with Broadway and Carne Guisada
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How musicals like "In the Heights" helped after losing my abuela.

In Defense of Magic
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The winter holiday rituals have soothed our grieving souls. So has our son's belief in Santa.

I’m Done Hanging Stockings for Dead People
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For the past 7 years, holiday decorations reminded me only of who was missing. This year, I said ‘enough.’

Grief Is a Change Agent
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This Thanksgiving, don’t normalize your grief. Turn it into a catalyst.  

Yes, You Should Binge-Watch Netflix Alone on Mother’s Day
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Cut yourself a break on Mother's Day — with or without a dead partner.

Take a Breather
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And 4 other grief therapist-approved tips for surviving Christmas after a loss.

The Grinch in Your Mailbox?
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Should a holiday letter say how much pain you're in? Our advice columnist weighs in.

No Thanks(giving)
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My parents and I aren't in a Thanksgiving mood after my brother's sudden death. Other relatives disagree. How can we can ditch the holiday in style?

How to Handle and Help With Workplace Grief
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A guide for managers and coworkers on navigating the tough transitions stemming from loss.

This Side of Paradise
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Hawaiian cemetery picnics have long been a family tradition, but one I have resisted since my father died.

Holding on to Culture and Tradition During Mourning
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From talking to the deceased to 'tomb sweeping,' here's how mourners have found meaning in their religious and cultural rituals.

When Your New Home Has a Sad History
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When you buy a home, you want to imagine yourself living there — not the former owner dying there.

Getting Dead Loved Ones #Offline
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We know it's a job that sucks. So we're giving you the step-by-step instructions to get it done.

Merry — Not So Much
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Our advice columnist weighs in on holiday shopping for the bereaved, what to do when Christmas parties are grief triggers and more.

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