They’re funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you’re having them.   ~ A. A. Milne To all my clients, colleagues, readers and vis...

A reader writes: I was recently informed that my mother has died, and I am grieving. My mother left me when I was a little girl. It hurt. I...

If I think of the real work of grief as doing whatever I can to keep my heart open, to feel and to face every stitch of both pain and love, ...

Best selections from Grief Healing's X feed this month: Pet loss can be just as devastating as the loss of a human loved one. Some say i...

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 ...

[Reviewed and updated May 22, 2026 ] They fell, but o'er their glorious grave / Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save. ~...

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...