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 ...

It's easy to forget, but the holidays can be a really hard time for some people, especially those who've recently lost someone they love. For NPR's Life Kit, Julia Furlan talked to grief experts about ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 adage that nothing is certain in life but death and taxes omits something that is nearly unavoidable: loss. And with loss, comes grief. “Grief really is a universal experience,” said Jenn Flaum, ...

A piece of metal lattice bears a deeper meaning for many in the Flint area, helping families and friends grieve those they ...

This post was developed with Teara Jamison, a psychology graduate from Princeton University. You are sad about the end of a friendship. You tell someone. They wonder why you're so upset. It's just a ...