And no single gunman, no hand of a terrorist, no disease or cancer, no tragic accident, nor even the final days of our old age can ever separate us from the love and sheer grace of God. Read these two comforting words in the Bible.
The Fog of Grief During the Holidays: 9 Tips to Get You Through the Season
Holidays are advertised as joyous occasions where we gather together and celebrate with family and friends. Everywhere you look there are reminders that the holidays are the ‘most wonderful time of the year.’ But, after loss, holidays don’t feel so wonderful anymore. In fact, they can be downright debilitating.
Miscarriage in the Social Media Age—What I Wish I Would Have Known
Because if I'd known what a miscarriage could really be like, I would have been more prepared for what happened to me that night.
Radio Host Delilah Breaks News of Son’s Suicide: “I Cannot Fathom How to Go On”
"My heart is broken beyond repair and I can not fathom how to go on...but I have to believe he is at peace with the Lord and that God will get us through.”
Prince William Bonds With 9-Year-Old—Opens Up About Grief and the Loss of His Mother
"It's very important to talk about it; very, very important."
The Fog of Grief During the Holidays: 9 Tips to Get You Through the Season
Society sends us the message that we are supposed to be joyful, and that the holidays are a time for celebration and connecting with people we love. But all we know is that we feel worse than ever.
No One Tells You This About Loss—So I Will
Let us be brave. Let us stay open to pain and hold space for what, ultimately, is not about pain as much as it is about love, connection and life.
Grief: When the Void Becomes the New Normal
But the thing about this new normal is that the void never goes away. The new normal never really becomes *normal* normal to you because you know what the real normal is supposed to look like. You experienced the authentic version.
This Response to a Grieving Person Might Be the Best Internet Comment Ever Shared
This response to a Reddit user asking for advice on grief after losing a friend has to be one of the most beautiful pieces of all time.
An Open Letter to Anyone Who’s Lost Someone Too Soon
Death is unfathomable, especially when it strikes someone with an unfinished life.
11 Bible Verses for Your Grieving Heart
This life will bring you trials and tribulations. Maybe you've lost a loved one, maybe you're going through a break up, or maybe your depression is really getting the best of you. No matter the situation, God is here. He meets us where we are at, and His word gives us encouragement during times of grief and heartbreak.
These Survivors Wrote Their Way Out of Trauma, and Their Words Will Take Your Breath Away
"Hate will always fall victim to love."
To My Daughter’s Drug Dealer on Her Birthday
After posting a photo to Facebook with this brief and sharp message, this mom's post has gone viral, and she hopes it will help to save lives.
“I May Have Lost My Son, but I Gained an Army”—Mom Shares Bittersweet Photo Just Days After Son’s Death
His death was really just the beginning of a whole new life together for this teen's family and friends.
A Photo for Every Year You Got to Live—19-Year-Old Posts Tribute to Her Late Twin Sister
“You died this morning, August 2, 2016. You were just 19 years old.”
102 Days After His Wife’s Death, Patton Oswalt Unleashes a Painfully Funny Description of Grief
"If you spend 102 days completely focused on ONE thing you can achieve miracles. Make a film, write a novel, get MMA ripped, kick heroin, learn a language, travel around the world. Fall in love with someone. Get 'em to love you back." —Patton Oswalt
An Open Letter to Alton Sterling’s Son–The Teen Who Watched His Dad Get Murdered
On Tuesday night, you went to bed a 15-year-old kid. On Wednesday, you woke up a man.
Their Daughter Died in a Car Accident—Then This Nurse Writes Them a Heartbreaking Letter
Reddit user homelesshippie wrote an open letter after breaking the news to a couple that their teenage daughter died in a car crash.