But I Found True Value in the Items I Least Expected With a father as an antique reseller, our house often doubled as a storage facility — even into adulthood….
The Role of Food in Grief Rituals
When a loved one passes, it’s not uncommon for family, friends, and neighbors to prepare and send food to the grieving family. Out of all the things people can do…
The Role of Funerals and Memorial Services in Grieving
After she died in 2018, the family of Aretha Franklin planned three public viewings before her funeral. She donned a different, but still fabulous, outfit at each viewing. When speaking…
The Impact of Collective Grief on Communities
Collective grief is when a community experiences a significant loss together, regardless of any connection they may have to the victims. This type of grief usually occurs with events such…
The Dangers of Platitudes When it Comes to Grief
“Your mom would want you to be happy.” I heard this a lot while navigating the new world that existed without my mom. Of course, my mom would want me…
Why We Cannot Compare Our Grief to Others
From an outsider’s perception, situations involving grief and loss may look similar but that’s rarely the case for those experiencing the loss of a loved one. Grief comes in all…
Memorializing Your Pet
Creative Ways To Honor and Remember Them Pets aren’t just like family, they are family – and losing them can cause as much grief as losing a close friend or…
