Grief Emotions Aren’t Good Or Bad, They Just Are
I wouldn’t call myself a perfectionist or over-achiever, but I have always viewed myself as a person who generally functions …
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Is ‘Deathiversary’ Actually A Word?
I am kind of obsessed with words that should exist but don’t (or that don’t exist in English, at least). …
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Losing Relationships: I hate it
Last night as I was falling asleep I had a memory of being in my grandmother’s living room. ‘Memory’ may actually …
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When Sobriety Meets Grief (and grief meets sobriety)
I have wanted to write an article about the convergence of grief and sobriety for a long time. However, the topic …
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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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