Sibling Loss

Riding and Hiding in My Griefmobile

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No matter how intense my feelings, my car always comes to the rescue, with available music, clean tissues, and much-needed privacy.

My Sister, The Fly

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The most persistent house fly entered my world the same day my sister left it. But what I didn’t realize was that my sister hadn’t actually left.

Take a Breather

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

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?

Speak for Your Self

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My sister had a right to be stubborn in facing terminal cancer — even if the rest of us disagreed with her choices.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

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Struggling after her twin brother's death, a woman wonders if she should (or even could) take time off from working at a tiny startup. Our latest advice column.

How My Brother’s Death Saved My Life

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After watching Nick die of skin cancer at age 22, I was determined to clean up my act.

My Sudden-Onset Only Child Syndrome

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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.

GRIEF BACON: These Are Your Lungs on Grief

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My asthma had always been under control. Then my brother died from drug use, and I struggled to breathe.

Switching Coasts

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I hadn't planned on pursuing a life 3,000 miles from family and friends. But that was before my brother (and best friend) died at 29.

Joan Rivers and Her ‘Screw You!’ to Suicide

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Joan's insistence on yanking the word 'suicide' out of the shadows endeared her to many survivors -- especially me.

Home, Not Home

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After my brother died suddenly, everything about my hometown felt all wrong — until it didn't.

Not So ‘Crazy,’ After All

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How my sister’s cancer death changed the way I approach my own health care choices.

From a Distance

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Sixteen years after my brother’s suicide, keeping his memory alive finally feels less a burden — and more a privilege.

Looking for Work, Trying To Grieve

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Is it ok to change jobs in the first year after my partner's death? How can I help a friend in denial about her sister's prognosis? Our advice guru weighs in.

You Can’t Pick Your Relatives

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What's the deal with relatives who never acknowledged my loss? How can I mindfully break up with a grieving girlfriend? Meg chimes in.

Michael’s Knife

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Ever since my brother-in-law’s accidental death, the kitchen utensil he sold us evokes a torrent of memories — and questions.

5 Ideas for Facing Deathiversaries

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As our Mourning, Noon & Night columnist marks five years since her husband's death, here are her tips for getting through those 'deathiversaries.'

March 12 is Katie Fisher Day

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Left spinning after his sister's sudden death, a comedian harnessed social media to create a holiday in her memory.

If My Sister Were Alive…

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Here’s what we would watch, eat and laugh about. Here’s what I would apologize for, forgive her for, attempt to explain and keep to myself.

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