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.

My Two Dads

by Ryan Murdock

When a motorcycle accident turned my father into a man we — and he — no longer recognized, I contemplated helping him die.

Dude, Where's My Grief?

by Dan Wolfson and Rebecca Soffer

One guy’s journey through the murky territory of loss, and the map it has left behind.

Exercise in Avoidance

by Ellen Friedrichs

The walk home from school was long — like four-hours long the way we did it. But it kept us out of an apartment full of grief triggers.

Important Guidelines for Large Adult Orphans

by Megan Neuringer

On the one hand, you must become both parent and child; on the other, you may request to to be flown to Rome for a pasta dinner.

Becoming My Father — For My Son

by Geoffrey W. Melada

I cannot rescue my dad, but I can mentor my child.