Planning for the Holiday Season After a Loss
After my brother passed away last fall, celebrating the upcoming holidays was the last thing on our minds. I don’t remember exactly what we did…
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Back to Work After Loss: Navigating Grief in the Office
When I lost my maternal grandfather, I was only 8 years old. I was confused and sad, but was in the watchful eye of people…
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.…
Why Your Grief Over a Celebrity’s Death Is so Painful
In June 2017, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington died by suicide It came as a shock to the music world and his fans. Bennington often…
Is Gratitude Possible When Life Is Hard?
It’s been a difficult few years for my family. We lost my brother to an aggressive form of brain cancer in the fall. Since then,…
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…
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 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…
4 Ways You Can Help Those Grieving During the Holidays
Amid all of the decorations, cheer, and Christmas jingles, many people are fighting a secret battle: grief. They suffer in silence, fighting depression and overpowering…
How to Be a Good Friend When Someone Is Grieving
“Welcome to the club that no one wants to belong to.” Those were the words of my friend after I lost my dad to Frontal…
