Partner Loss

What I Did With My Husband’s Life Insurance Money

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During the rawest moments of my grief, what I bought helped me breathe easier.

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.

Not Set in Stone

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It’s been 10 years since my boyfriend died, but his grave bears no headstone with his name on it. He deserves better.

Tears and Tequila in Tinseltown

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A novel imagines a safe haven for young widows and widowers in the City of Angels.

Sharing My Boyfriend’s Songs After His Suicide

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I'm still making sense of things after my boyfriend ended his life. But one thing is clear: The need to share the music he never got to play for the world.

Feet, Pain, Love

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After my boyfriend succumbed to cystic fibrosis, I found relief in a grueling 500-mile pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago.

A Bro in Need

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Extreme exercise only masked one man's grief over his mother's death. Our advice guru has some suggestions for seeking out more lasting help.