In my last two posts, I have written about death and ways in which you can deal with it using the skills and the attitudes of resilience. We discussed the importance of not avoiding your feelings and ...

Death is a sheltered experience in our dominant culture, and many shy away from doing anything so as to avoid doing the ...

If your loved one had you named as a beneficiary on their policy, it can be an invaluable resource to help cover the costs ...

Grief is the response to a loss, particularly the loss of a loved one and sets in when death strikes. The process is associated with negative emotions such as sadness, anger or sorrow. In her book, ...

“Grief”—yeah, we all seize up a little when we hear that word. No matter who you are, at some point in your life you’ve experienced the heartache and dread of tragedy, whether from a break-up, a job ...

In a 2017 study of 771 bereaved that were 55 or older, around 25% of participants still experienced “persistent” grief after ...

"Sick with grief" describes the profound toll of loss on our bodies during the grieving process. Grief is defined as the deep emotional response to loss, and encompasses a spectrum of reactions that ...

Grief isn't always tied to a grave. Sometimes, the people we mourn are still walking this earth, breathing the same air as us, yet unreachable—thanks to the tangled webs of time, circumstance, or ...

Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.

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Influencer Eileen Loughlin opened up seven years after the death of her daughter Annabel in an interview with Ireland AM Eileen Loughlin/Instagram; Ireland AM/YouTube Seven years after the death of ...

It’s been two years since three Michigan State University students died and five more were injured by a gunman on campus on Feb. 13, 2023. Two classes have graduated since, leaving only half a student ...