A decade later, she spoke to me about her grief in metaphors, as something ongoing rather than completed, a process that had shifted shape over time but had not ended. Ella’s experience is not unusual ...

A family gathers around a photo of the child they lost to a life-threatening illness. Friends of Karen is a non-profit that provides vital financial, advocacy, and emotional support to families ...

Losing a child is a type of loss that is unimaginable and incomprehensible, something no parent should have to face. Unfortunately, this is a heartbreaking reality for some families.

In the weeks after my father died, I was numb. And then one day, about two months later, bam—I woke up feeling like I’d been hit by a truck. My neck muscles were so tight I couldn’t turn my head, my ...

It’s human nature to make meaningful connections with others and build communities that shape our identity. When someone we cherish is no longer with us — due to death, divorce, illness, or major life ...

In these turbulent times, families have suffered devastating losses of loved ones, from the anguish of COVID-related deaths to gun violence, drug overdose, suicide, environmental disasters, and war.

There’s no wrong way to grieve the loss of a loved one. But if grief persists longer than expected and prevents you from returning to your usual routine or relationships, you may meet the criteria for ...

Feelings I hadn't looked at in years came flooding through a loss I thought I understood. Here are 10 emotional truths that ...

When people think of Valentine's Day, initial images are of chocolates, flowers, lovely dinners, and quality time with a significant other. A simple celebration of love, with an emphasis on grand ...