what not to say to a griever

64 of the Worst Things Ever Said to a Griever

We recently asked our Facebook readers the following questions: "What is the best thing anyone has said to you in…
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grief mix tape

Does Sad Music Help You Cope?

When my first serious boyfriend broke up with me the summer after I graduated high school, I was thoroughly and completely devastated.…
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Good Grief Support Isn't Just a One Time Thing

Good Grief Support Isn't Just a One Time Thing

Let’s have a conversation about grief support. Actually, scratch that, let’s not have a—as in singular—conversation about grief support. Instead, let’s…
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self-compassion

The Need for Self-Compassion in Grief

Imagine you're talking to a close friend who is grieving and she tells you she's frustrated because she doesn’t think…
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I Am Still Your Daughter...You are Still my Mother

I am still your daughter and, though I often feel motherless, you are still my mother. Our here-on-earth connection has…
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What it Means to 'Change Your Relationship With Grief'

There are things that you get over in life. For example a cold, your first breakup, or an argument with…
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The Path

by Erik Boone Every night, I stayed with my dad as he slowly transitioned. He was in hospice. In the…
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I Don't Want to Talk About It: Coping with Grief Without Saying a Word

"I Don't Want to Talk About It": Coping with Grief Without Saying a Word

I may be betraying my trade as a mental health professional to admit that, personally, I’m not much for counseling…
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What's Your Memory? Remembering Everyday Moments

What are your memories of your loved one like? I suppose that’s a personal question, you don’t have to answer…
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