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For Grief Blog
On the For Grief Blog, you’ll find helpful tips about remembering loved ones and finding peace on your grief journey. Our goal is to provide comfort, hope and healing by sharing the experiences of grief experts and others who are navigating the loss of a loved one.
We’re honored to share personal stories about grief and loss from people who understand these experiences all too well. If you would like to submit your own story to be considered for publication on the For Grief Blog, please contact us.
Books on Grief That Get It Right
There’s no shortage of books on grief, but not all grief books are created equal. Whether you’re looking for expert-led advice or comfort from someone with a similar experience, here are our team’s top picks.
A Guide to Understanding Different Types of Grief
As you grieve, you may have wondered if what you feel is normal, especially if your experiences or emotions lie outside the “normal” grief label. We’re here to let you know that all grief is valid, and all feelings are acceptable. Sometimes, it helps to find a label for your feelings and to know how to cope with your unique circumstances.
We created this guide for understanding different types of grief to help you recognize what you or someone you care about may be experiencing and provide guidance on navigating your grief journey.
How to Cope with Grief in the New Year
The start of a new year is often a time for fresh beginnings, celebrations, and setting goals. But if you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, the new year can feel like a painful reminder of that absence.
If you find yourself in this space, it might help to reimagine traditions and start-of-the-year activities that honor your grief, allow room for healing, and bring moments of comfort and meaning. Keep reading for thoughtful tips and ideas to reimagine existing traditions, create new traditions and how to care for yourself as you move into the new year.
How to Navigate and Cope With Grief During the Holidays
The holidays are often a time of laughter, community and celebration. But if you’re grieving, these expectations can feel overwhelming and even painful. Whether this is your first holiday season without your loved one or decades later, the holidays can feel heavy. The contrast between what you "should" feel — happy, festive and full of cheer — and what you actually feel — sad, exhausted, wistful or even disconnected — can create a sense of guilt or confusion. It's as though your grief comes with an unspoken rule that joy is off-limits, especially during the holidays.
But what if, this year, you gave yourself permission to feel both? What if you allowed grief and joy to exist together?