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,” …
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,” …
The holiday season is traditionally a time for joy and celebration. Family and friends gather together. Homes are decorated, parties are planned, and gifts are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…