How I’m Coping With the Loss of My Dad
When I got the call from my mom, I was driving home from a work trip. I picked up the phone, and she was gasping…
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I’m Not Christian, but I Still Learn From the Psalms
Three months ago, my grandmother passed away due to natural causes. One might not see the inevitable passing of a relative in their late 80s…
Processing Grief, With the Help of Video Games
When I started playing video games as a small child, I never imagined the impact they would have on my life. I played “Crash Bandicoot,” …
5 Helpful Phrases to Say to a Grieving Friend
My brother Brett died at the age of 36, two weeks before my final exams for my master’s degree. It was a Saturday night, and…
I Hit Rock Bottom After Graduation. Here’s How I Made It Through
As my college graduation date neared, I dreamed of the glamorous life I was going to lead. I planned on moving to New York City…
How to Cope With Grief by Journaling
My best friend passed away at the age of 21. Like many who have lost a loved one due to mental health issues, I couldn’t…
How I Channeled My Grief Into Creativity
Turning grief into anything other than what it is actually is—the painful process through which we unwillingly journey after losing someone we love—is mostly unfathomable.…
How to Begin Your Healing Journey After the Loss of a Parent
Here’s a riddle for you: I have a starting point with no end in sight. I sneak up on you without warning and make you…
Losing a Family Pet and Dealing With Heartbreak
In March of last year, our family put down our beloved pet, an 11-year-old Scottish terrier named Walker. He was the sweetest puppy I’ve ever…
Creative Ways to Remember Someone You’ve Lost This Memorial Day
I come from a military family—my dad, both grandfathers, and extended family members have all served in the Navy or the Army. Yet, shamefully, despite…