What to Keep, What to Let Go of When a Loved One Dies
Practical strategies for anyone facing the difficult task of deciding what to keep and what to let go of after a loved one dies.
Five Things to Say to Someone Who’s Grieving
It’s easy to feel self-conscious about what to say to someone who’s grieving. Here are five things you can say, and five you probably shouldn’t.
10 Ways to Offer Support to Someone Who’s Suffered a Loss
It’s not just about funeral arrangements; it’s about being there emotionally for your friend or colleague. From writing a heartfelt note to showing up for memorial services, here are 10 practical and thoughtful things you can do.
Why You Should Acknowledge Someone’s Loss
It’s important to mention the deceased by name, reach out proactively, listen without giving advice, show understanding by sharing personal experiences, and offer support through gestures of kindness.
When Grief Meets Back-to-School
For grieving parents, back-to-school season can feel like walking through a minefield. The anticipation of new beginnings collides with the heaviness of loss, making tasks feel monumental. Here are some ideas on how to make your way through.
Grief Journaling: How Writing Helps You Heal After Loss
Grief journaling offers a private way to process the overwhelming emotions that follow loss. Whether you’re coping with fresh grief or feelings that resurface months or years later, writing helps you express what’s hard to say out loud. Here’s how to start—even if you’ve never journaled before.
Grief and Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can bring up many feelings for those who have lost a mom or maternal figure. There’s no “right way” to deal with this day—what matters is finding comfort in a way that feels right to you. Check out helpful tips to honor her memory while caring for yourself.
The Father’s Day Grief No One Talks About
Father’s Day grief doesn’t always fit neatly into a Hallmark card. If you’re mourning a stepfather, grandfather, or complicated relationship, here’s how to navigate the day—and why your loss deserves acknowledgment.
Helping Your Sister Through Grief
Life changes in an instant, and when your sister loses her husband, she enters a place of grief that feels unfamiliar and overwhelming. You can’t fix her grief, but you can walk beside her. Practical ways to help her navigate this difficult time.
How to Support a Grieving Parent While Processing Your Own Loss
When my father died, my mother faced the daunting reality of being alone for the first time in nearly 60 years. As I navigated my own grief, I grappled with how to support her through this profound loss. Here’s what I learned.