A family gathers around a photo of the child they lost to a life-threatening illness. Friends of Karen is a non-profit that provides vital financial, advocacy, and emotional support to families ...

The holidays are generally perceived as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays may instead be a time filled with pain ...

Phrases like “If you need anything, just ask” or “I’m here if you need me” are commonly offered after the loss of a loved one. While often well-intentioned, these words can serve more to relieve the ...

A dear friend of over 25 years recently lost her husband (who was also a dear friend). We knew it was inevitable due to his chronic disease, but death is a tragedy and shock, even when expected. My ...

When someone we care about experiences a significant loss, our natural instinct is to help ease their pain. Yet many of us freeze, uncertain what to say or do, fearful of making their suffering worse.

Dear Eric: I have a friend I’ll call “Sally.” She is in her mid-50s and is single with no kids. Both of her parents are deceased. Prior to her mother’s death, she quit her job to care for her. Once ...

Grief is hard and the holidays make it even harder. Our society does not understand or like grief. In fact, we do a great job of pushing away those who are struggling because their grief makes us ...

If you know a grieving family that's experienced a loss, your heart is probably breaking for them. For all the wishes in the world, there’s nothing you can do to take their pain away. But when a ...

As I watch my son grieve the loss of another close friend only a month and a half after losing the first, it reminds me that we are in a time where parents have to prepare to discuss conversations of ...

Until last year, I had never even heard of a grief ritual, so I certainly didn’t know what one was. But I was tossed into the ocean of grief when my father passed away after a long illness. I was lost ...

Following the tragic July 4 floods in Texas, children might feel their grief set in as they return to school. Some will notice missing classmates, while others might fear going back to the classroom ...