Life’s Too Short to Wear Beige
May 12, 2016
I was a closeted gay woman surrounded by white-hued walls and yearning for my own colorful world. My sister's death changed everything.
Grief Bacon: Mourning My Mom, and My Figure
July 28, 2015
The term is a thing (just ask the Germans). Our series on the impact grief has on our bodies.
Why I Like Funerals More Than Weddings
April 12, 2016
"Four Weddings and a Funeral"? I'd rather watch "Four Funerals and a Wedding."
How to Handle and Help With Workplace Grief
October 18, 2015
A guide for managers and coworkers on navigating the tough transitions stemming from loss.
5 Things to Do Before Visiting a Psychic Medium
April 28, 2015
A session with a good medium may actually benefit the grief process. But before diving in, Claire Bidwell Smith encourages you to mindfully prepare yourself.
After Phil, A Sharper View
April 15, 2015
Philip Seymour Hoffman was my longtime producing partner. After his death, I embraced an open state of mind that's led me to places I'd been wanting to go for years.
A Race Against Time
June 3, 2014
Throughout my daughter's illness — and in the aftermath of her death — my treadmill has been a loyal companion.