Grief Metaphors, Analogies, and Similes
Last month we asked our readers to share their grief metaphors, analogies, and similes. I had made the observation that …
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From One Grieving Dad to Another
We asked grieving dads on social media to tell us what they would tell another grieving dad. What would they …
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A Balanced Approach to Coping With Life After Loss
When coping with grief, it’s logical to prioritize managing the distressing thoughts and emotions that have become a part of …
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The Surprising Truth About Ritual and Grief
Ritual. When you read the word, what comes to mind? If I were to take a guess, I’d say maybe …
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Grief is like…
Grief is not an illness – physical or psychological – but sometimes it feels like one. Its onset causes an overwhelming …
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The Uncanny Nature of Grief
If I asked you to list a hundred words that describe your grief, my guess is “uncanny” wouldn’t be one …
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The Link Between Hardship and Creative Expression
Although Litsa and I are different in many ways, one thing we’ve always had in common is a love …
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A Mother’s Chorus: Grieving a Child on Mother’s Day
A few days ago, we reached out to our readers and asked for their help writing a post in anticipation …
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What they meant to say: Looking beyond hurtful comments in grief
I want to be upfront with you. This post is about giving the benefit of the doubt to people who …
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Hey there grief-brain, I’m ignoring you today.
I am in a massive writing rut. Wait, let me restate that. I am in a massive rut that has …
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Who’s in Charge Here? Coping with loss of control
Grief isn’t an emotional experience, it’s an entire paradigm shift. When something bad happens that’s beyond a person’s control, like …
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We interrupt your regularly scheduled grief support
Notice anything different about What’s Your Grief? I’ll give you a hint – we got a makeover! It’s been a while …
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