When Grief is New

In the first weeks and months (or sometimes years) after a devastating loss, grief feels overwhelming. If you’re not sure where to even start, read these articles first.

These articles are specific to the feelings and challenges of early grief.

The Isolation of Grief

The Isolation of Grief

A few days after our daughter’s memorial service, everyone went home. We were left alone to figure out how to pick up the pieces of our shattered hearts and shattered lives. It was devastating.

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Learning How to Smile Again

Learning How to Smile Again

When my daughter died, the pain was so overwhelming, the thought that I could ever feel any ounce of happiness again seemed ridiculous. In those early days of grief, the mere idea of being happy didn’t just feel impossible, it felt wrong.

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