Candid conversation about grief. Beginners welcome.
The Second Burial
By Jean Vidal
After my dad's sudden death, I had to delete his digital omnipresence over, and over, and over again.
A Trauma Therapist’s 3-Part Holiday Grief Plan
By Meghan Riordan Jarvis
Advice on dealing with All The Feelings during a complicated season.
What To Say (or Not) to Someone Who Has Had a Miscarriage
By Dr. Jessica Zucker and Ryan Alexander-Tanner
Ever wish there were an illustrated guide on supporting someone who has had a miscarriage? Now there is.
‘Tis the Season for Hot Widower Movie Dads
By Leslie Gray Streeter
Apparently, sad dads are sexy and sad moms are a burden. But who am I to complain? Here are my top four.
Having a Dead Sibling Is Full of Contradictions
By Anne Pinkerton
It’s been a decade since my brother died. His death has shaped me and it has confounded me — with its curses and blessings, too.
After My Husband’s Death, I Found Myself Again through Mr. Mister and Mexico
By Zoe Fishman
The cathartic power of briefly shedding the label of 'grieving widow with young kids' and briefly feeling free
When ‘Fine’ Is Anything But
By Brooke Siem
After my father's death, my journey from calm, to hysterical, to something even worse.
The Hot Tears, Red-Blotches-on-Your-Face, Autopilot Sides of Grief
By Dina Gachman
What I learned about the natural range of emotions after my sister's and mom's deaths
How Long Should Grief Last?
By Hope Edelman and Rebecca Soffer
Some thoughts in response to the DSM-V's newest disorder.
The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Mental Health
By Kelly Matthews
My mom's suicide taught me that there is no clear line dividing those who are of sound mind from those who are not.
How Shane Hawkins and the Foo Fighters United Us in Grief
By Lori Tucker-Sullivan
Taylor Hawkins' son poured everything into each slam of the sticks. When words fail, music comes through – and pulls us all in.
Why I’m Jealous of Grieving People
By Nicole Ferraro
Dad died when I was 6, and life went on seemingly undeterred. All these years later, I find myself envious of those who have the chance to mourn.
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.
We Held a Fake Wedding So My Dying Dad Could Be There
By Sarah Levy
Bridal magazines don’t really cover these unglamorous issues.
To the Widowed Dad on Father’s Day
By Justin Yopp and Donald Rosenstein
Being a ‘good enough’ parent is precisely what your grieving children need.
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.
Letters From My Dead Mom in Animal Crossing
By Alex Shevrin Venet
We never meet the video game's Mom character, so my mind fills in the blanks with the face of my own.
Rules for Father’s Day
By Julia Cho
I find joy in what was. What might have been is more painful.
My Advice for Alison Hawkins
Through interviewing 'rock widows,' I've learned being the partner of a famous musician has different elements of grief.
Dad-Die Issues
By Yassir Lester
Death brings up so many feelings and conversations. Plans to be made. Legacies to cement. I had none of that.
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