Grief isn't always tied to a grave. Sometimes, the people we mourn are still walking this earth, breathing the same air as us, yet unreachable—thanks to the tangled webs of time, circumstance, or ...

Grief is a deeply personal and unpredictable experience. This article highlights common phrases that unintentionally cause ...

He is now on a mission to destigmatise grief, help other bereaved people open up and use writing as a form of a recovery. Here, Meekings shares seven things to say to someone who is grieving. “My ...

Grief isn't just an emotional experience—there are also a number of serious physical symptoms that can sometimes show up in ways that might catch you off guard. Many people mistakenly believe that ...

The loss of significant people in our lives comes with many contingencies. Giving attention to these contingencies can ...

Grief comes in many forms: the death of a spouse, a sibling, a parent, a partner, a dear friend, extended family, or even a child. No matter the relationship, the weight of the loss is life-changing, ...

The adage that nothing is certain in life but death and taxes omits something that is nearly unavoidable: loss. And with loss, comes grief. “Grief really is a universal experience,” said Jenn Flaum, ...

The call to be merry and bright can feel impossible when your heart is heavy. Instead, here are practices to help redefine ...

The pressure to perform joy isn’t imagined. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that a majority of Americans feel ...

National Grief Awareness Day is Saturday Aug. 30. It’s a day dedicated to open communication on loss and bereavement to raise awareness about the experience of grief and the grieving process, to ...

Mattingly is a disability advocate and the author of This is Body Grief Mattingly is a disability advocate and the author of This is Body Grief As women, we’ve been told that our grief is private, ...

The only thing we can count on with grief is that it looks different for everyone. The good news is there are ways to show up in a meaningful way no matter what.