Candid conversation about grief. Beginners welcome.
Loss Squared In the City of Love
By Rachel Ricketts
After my mother's death, I departed for Paris with her ashes -- the same week of the tragic terror attacks.
Coming Out of the Grief Closet
By Erica Goldblatt Hyatt
I'm a bereavement 'expert' who publicly hid my feelings after going from pregnant to grieving in a matter of hours. Until now.
The 9 Things No One Tells You About Scattering Ashes
By Tré Miller Rodríguez
Nine things no one tells you about scattering ashes.
Grieving and Purging
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?
Springing Into Grief
By Kristen Forbes
How to appreciate those gerberas when someone you love may actually be pushing them up
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Two Minus One
By Sarah Kravits
I always defined myself as an older sister to a younger brother. But after his sudden death in our 40s, I’m struggling to identify as an only child.
7 Ways To Accommodate Little Kids at a Funeral
By Megan Carmichael and Rebecca Soffer
Having my kids at my mom’s funeral was the right thing for our family. Here’s what helped.
‘Everything Happens for a Reason’ Is Not a Thing
By Gabrielle Birkner
And other lessons therapist Lori Gottlieb, the author of ‘Maybe You Should Talk To Someone,’ learned from her patients who are grieving — and those who are dying.
My Landlord Died From Cancer While We Sheltered In Place Together
By Faith Holloway
What it felt like to watch her slow, surreal demise during a slow, surreal moment in the world.
How to Brush Your Teeth While Grieving in a Pandemic
By Mel Zee
I’m an ex-addict grieving my partner’s sudden death. Thanks to COVID-19 isolation, all my comfort must come from within.
Grief Is My Neurodivergence
By Elizabeth Kopple
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
Our family’s circular journey through cochlear implants, loss, and good vibrations.
My Boyfriend Died — and There’s No Word for My Loss
By Rachel Bartkowiak
He was the man I had hoped to marry, but others see our relationship in more ambiguous terms.
8 Steps to Writing a Loss Story with Your Child
By Caron Levis
Books are a safe way to explore big feelings. Here’s how to write a tale of loss and grief with your child.
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