When a loved one dies, we often spend a lot of time thinking about ourselves: how we’ll never be able to see them, spend time with them or touch them ever again. On some level, we realize that their ...
When we want to support someone who’s grieving, we often stall out in the greeting card aisle, unsure if whichever Hallmark platitude we choose will ring true. Or we find ourselves Googling “gifts for ...
Do you know what to say to someone who is grieving? What do you do when something terrible happens to someone you care about?
Our culture has never been comfortable with death. When someone close to us has a parent, sibling, or child die, we often don’t know what to say, let alone how to provide comfort and support. It’s ...
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy and togetherness, but for those who are grieving, it can deepen loss and isolation. While many celebrate, remember that some need extra support during ...
And so in case you’re concerned about how to help a loved one who’s going through something awful, here’s a quick guide based on what I learned from being on the other side. 1. Don’t be sensationalist ...
As the world around her celebrated, Edmonson would be hit with swells of overwhelming, whole-body grief that transported her back to that day on the ship. It felt, she says, like “complete suffocation ...
Following the tragic July 4 floods in Texas, children might feel their grief set in as they return to school. Some will notice missing classmates, while others might fear going back to the classroom ...
Teens may experience grief differently than adults and younger children. Knowing how to cope with grief in healthy ways can provide you with helpful resources for processing this complex, and at times ...
My wife died ten months ago. In another two months, I will have a new mental disorder: “Prolonged Grief Disorder.” ...