The Stoic’s Guide to the Holidays by Matt Fisher An emotional clam wishes he could take his own advice for enduring the festivities with loss.
Imagining Mom Watching the Kardashians by Kate Spencer I missed my mother at my wedding, and at the birth of my children. But the real reason I wish she was still here is to discuss reality TV with me.
I Came Out to Family While Planning My Mother's Funeral by Saeed Jones Reeling in brand-new grief, I felt more like my true self than ever before.
Returning to School After My Stillbirth by Kelsey Francis My students were witness to my very public loss.
The Christmas Anthem I Needed To Hear by Diane Shipley I spent years avoiding the favorite song a friend lost to suicide. But last December, I listened anew.
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.
Aunt Esther's Amazon Alter Ego by Joey Chernila It was only after my aunt's death that I really got to know her -- through hundreds of Amazon.com product reviews.
