An emotional clam wishes he could take his own advice for enduring the festivities with loss.

Our first real date was on Valentine’s Day 10 years ago. Many times in the five years since my partner died, I’ve flashed back to that day when we became, officially, more than just friends.

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.

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.