The human organism knows how to heal itself, once it knows its symptoms are normal.   ~ Gail Sheey, in  New Passages Reaching out to others ...

If you were 12 years old, no one would believe it odd that you would grieve the loss of your mom, so why do we assume it is easier 50 years ...

One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.  ~  Shannon L. Adler A reader writes:   ...

Best selections from Grief Healing's X feed this month: For someone like Emilie, who has let millions into her life online, there's ...

They fell, but o'er their glorious grave / Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save. ~ Francis Marion Crawford Nearly four ...

Be keepers of the memories. If their song is to continue, then we must do the singing.  ~ Elaine Stillwell A reader writes:   When I found o...

Best selections from Grief Healing's X feed this month: Grief is already a wild, topsy-turvy rollercoaster, but there’s even more loops ...

If you want to support others you have to stay upright yourself.   ~ Peter Hoeg A reader writes:  I am at a loss with things right now and I...

Remember that just because you hit bottom doesn’t mean you have to stay there.  ~ Robert Downey Jr. Losing a loved one is one of the most p...

Understand there’s no right or wrong way to grieve, including anticipatory grief. It’s like the ocean. It ebbs and it flows. There can be mo...