after loss

The End of My Self-Pity Party

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Life with my partner felt like finally being invited to the ball. Since his death, I've spent too long insistent on feeling devalued.

Grief Bacon: Don’t Make Them Eat Cake

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Endless comfort food can be the opposite of comforting to someone dealing with loss. Here are 5 gifts to show you care –without the added sugar.

Cleaning a Home after Loss with Avoidance and Humor

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After my mother died, I could barely bring myself to go through her belongings. Here's how I got through it.

Close to the Clouds

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My husband's ashes in tow, I summited the mountain we'd loved to bring him 'home'. I found my own solace there, amongst the trees and solid rock.

‘Sit Still and Uncover your Eyes’

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After my 9-year-old son's sudden death, I am forced to choose life — sometimes several times a day.

Guess Who’s (Not) Coming to Dinner?

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A menu of six ways to navigate the social chit chat minefield while living with loss.

Star Wars Episode Infinity: The Force of Grief

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The 'Machete Order' suggests watching the original episodes with flashback scenes from the prequels inserted throughout. Sounds a lot like my personal loss narrative.

Sweet Therapy

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Word to the wise: a modern house of mourning requires copious amounts of chocolate. Bake these cookies the next time you need to show your love.

Funeral Planning: What You Need To Know

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Modern Loss' tips for an event you never wanted to plan or pay for (but may need to).

Talking Loss at Work

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A primer on talking about death in the workplace (fun!), and what to do when you're battling your siblings over the estate.

How To: Acknowledge a Sympathy Note

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In the aftermath of your loved one’s death, you'll likely be overwhelmed by sympathy cards, emails and, yes, texts. But how to respond?