We often process death through funerals and casserole drop-offs. So it can feel strange to deviate from culturally accepted rituals of grieving, said Carla Fernandez, author of “Renegade Grief.” ...

Stories are at the heart of the memorial garden at Bo's Place. The building, with its red brick entryway, tall trees, basketball court, and patio, was intentionally designed on the outside to look ...

The loss has rekindled grief over the death of my father, probably because some of my favorite childhood memories of her also ...

Don’t rush the tears. Let go of the stages. Make the offer specific.” A psychologist and grief therapist shares what really helps someone who’s grieving.

A few days after her sister died, Maureen was on the subway when a stranger asked how she was doing. The conversation that ...

The lives of four University of Idaho students were cut short in 2022 when a masked intruder entered their rental house and ...

The death of a friend is one of the most devastating and unrecognised forms of grief. In popular culture, there is a hierarchy of relationships, and friends are considered to be at the bottom ...

When someone you know loses a child, you may struggle with how to be present for them. Get expert guidance from Friends of Karen’s professionals on how families process the loss of a child and ...

ASSAM: A real friend is one who stands by you even at death, so the saying goes. Selfless, a real friend brings joy without a care for their own interests. Our protagonist Ananda, for nearly four ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.