By Kora Michaud As a Funeral Director and a Mom, I Want My Kids To Learn To Grieve
The rhythm of childhood for my children has always moved to a different tempo. While other kids grew up to…
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By Nikki Specht Stay a Little While Longer
My granny went on hospice this week. My granny, who helped raise my sister and me. Who picked us up…
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I Fear the Day I Don’t Remember Your Voice
Today is one of those days. I thought baking apples for my family would bring me joy. The joy I…
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The View from the Hospital Recliner
The time was roughly 9:30 p.m. when I walked into room 108 with my overnight bag, pillow in hand, and…
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Don’t Stop Talking about Your Loved Ones in Heaven
I often cry when I remember him. It is common for me to tear up when he enters the conversation,…
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By Tess Ezzy Grief Isn’t Something You Get Over, It’s Something You Grow Around
After my grandmother died, I expected grief to follow some kind of order. Maybe not a checklist, exactly—but something linear.…
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Grief Is Love Aching to Be Shared
I lost my mom in August 2021 and my dad in December 2022. Navigating life after losing the two most…
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By Jessica Moore Wilson Grief through the Eyes of a Child
Just a few short months ago, my mother-in-law passed away after a long illness. During that time, many worries clouded…
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By Her View From Home Please Don’t Let This Be Our Last Christmas Together
It’s officially that magical time of year when everything seems to shine a little brighter. People seem to scowl a…
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By Dr. Emily Guarnotta When Grief and Postpartum Collide
“It’s brain cancer.” The words reverberated through the phone. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I was three months…
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By Lauren Barrett 6 Ways to Be a Friend to Someone Grieving
Grief can truly be such a lonely experience after you lose a loved one. The loneliness isn’t necessarily because you…
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By Christie Lynn Someone You Know Is Hurting This Christmas
For many people, the holiday season is a cheerful and joyous time. A time they look forward to all year.…
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