grieving
I Tried to Process My Fear of Death
Ever since a friend's passing, I've been plagued by scary thoughts about the end of life. Now I'm seeking new perspectives.
My Cousin Died. Grieving In Isolation Has Been Hell
Social distancing means my family can't comfort each other or mourn together and it feels like we're being robbed of closure.
After My Wife Died I Painted the Holiday She Always Wanted
Tess and I often spoke about going to Iceland. But cancer intervened.
This Is How Therapists Deal When Patients Kill Themselves
Why do we treat personal and professional grief differently, and how can we support professionals who experience traumatic losses?
Social Workers Are the Unsung Heroes of Healthcare
Even the best medical care may fail if it is not well integrated into the patient’s life.
Searching for Traces of My Late Father Online
My father was murdered years before the Internet existed as we know it. But I still search for traces of him there.
Rethinking My Broken Relationship with My Troubled Dad, Now That He’s Dead
No matter how much I tried to be a good daughter, he will always be the man I was literally and figuratively running from.
How the Death of a Parent Affects a Child
An estimated 1.5 million US children lose one or both parents by the age of 15.
I Didn't Want to Know if I Had the Condition That Killed My Brother
"He died when he was 21. For years, I worried I might be next."
Giving Gifts to Dead Family and Friends Can Help You Grieve
"In these rituals, objects, and experiences, they can still live on."
DMs From Beyond the Grave Are Changing How We Grieve
“When you experience those feelings and memories, it’s a little bit like losing someone all over again.”
DMs From Beyond the Grave Are Changing How We Grieve
“When you experience those feelings and memories, it’s a little bit like losing someone all over again.”