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It’s Time to Build Your Self-Care Routine
By Rebecca Soffer
Grief gives us little control over ourselves, so it’s vital to control what we can by nourishing our needs. Here are some ideas.
7 Tips for Reducing Feelings of Isolation
By Modern Loss
Loneliness is an every day thing, and not just in the age of ‘social distancing.' Here are some ways to care for your physical and mental wellbeing
10 Safe Movies to Watch During the Pandemic — Featuring the Stars of ‘Contagion’ and ‘Outbreak’
By Mara Reinstein
Desperate for films that steer clear of triggering plot lines? A seasoned movie critic offers picks that provide guaranteed calm during a scary time.
Processing My Friend’s Death in the Sound Studio
By Mallory Kasdan
My podcast helped me work through who I am - and who I want to be - when I was questioning everything.
12 Ways I Needed Support After My Baby Died
By Evin Phoenix
Society needs to do better with sharing the burden carried by bereaved parents. Here's how.
How My Dying Mom and I Learned to Meditate
By Jamie Kolnick
Ironically, a practice we'd always joked about brought us even closer together.
Animal Husbandry for Dragons
By Kate Inglis
What if we try caring for our pain, instead of trying to control it?
How to Find the Right Therapeutic Support
By Dan Wolfson
Practical, tactical steps you can take to identify someone who can help your grieving soul.
How to Widow
By Chanel Reynolds
16 steps to start navigating the winding path of life with a dead partner
A Surviving Partner’s Guide to Surviving a Pandemic Hallmark Holiday
By RoseAnna Cyr
5 ways to give yourself what you deserve on Valentine’s Day — and every day — when you’re missing a dead partner.
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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