Why Closure Is an Unhelpful Goal in Grief—and How to Heal Without It
How do you find closure after loss? If you’re searching for ways to get closure after a death, divorce, diagnosis, or other major loss this article explains why closure is an unhelpful goal in grief—and what actually helps you heal without forcing an ending.
Grief in the Body: How to Cope When Your Physical Self Becomes a Source of Suffering
What is body grief? After illness, trauma, pregnancy loss, or cancer it’s normal to grieve the body you used to have. Learn how embodied grief impacts your identity, why physical changes are more than “just” in your body, and practical tools to cope when your body is the site of loss.
Grief Doesn’t Get Easier After a Year—In Fact, Year Two Can Be Even Harder
Grief doesn’t end at the one-year mark. For many, year two brings deeper pain, fewer supporters, and more losses to mourn. Explore why grief often intensifies after the first year—and what you actually need to move forward with compassion and care.
“Don’t Speak Ill of the Dead” Is B.S.—And It’s Time We Talk About Why
“Never speak ill of the dead” is harmful advice that protects abusers and silences grievers. It’s time we stop rewriting history just because someone died—and start telling the whole truth, even when it’s messy, complicated, or deeply uncomfortable.
Every Gain Includes Loss: The Hidden Grief of Growth, Success, Achievement, and New Beginnings
Success, accomplishment, and growth often bring hidden grief. “Gain grief” refers to the quiet losses beneath positive life transitions—like graduation, marriage, a promotion, or having a baby—and offers a compassionate lens for naming and navigating grief in all its forms.
Grief Dreams, Nightmares, and Visitations: How to Understand Their Messages, Meanings, and More After Loss
Grief doesn’t end when we sleep. Explore the mystery of grief dreams, visitations, and nightmares. Find out what they are, the three main types, why they matter, how to interpret them, and ways to invite dreams of loved ones who have died.
What is “Meta Grief”? Navigating Grief Fatigue, Grief Exhaustion, and the Toll of Ongoing Tragedy
Feeling exhausted by constant loss? This blog explores the concept of “meta grief”—the grief you feel about the fact that you're grieving—and offers language for navigating grief fatigue, emotional burnout, and the toll of ongoing personal and collective tragedy.
Grieving a Pet: How to Honor Big Love and Deep Loss in a World That Doesn’t Get It
Grieving a pet can feel overwhelming—especially in a world that says “it was just an animal.” Learn how to honor your pet with meaningful rituals, navigate sudden loss, and break the stigma of sharing your grief on social media. Your love—and your grief—matter.
Friendship Grief Is Real—And It’s One of the Hardest Parts of Loss
Friendship grief is one of the hardest—and most overlooked—parts of loss. Learn why friendships often fall apart after death, divorce, or diagnosis, and discover practical tools for navigating the pain of friendship grief and renegotiating your relationships.
What It’s Like to Look Like Someone Who Died: Grieving in a Familiar Face
Looking like someone who died can bring comfort, confusion, or pain. Explore why resemblance can intensify grief, how it shapes identity and memory, and what tools and practices help when your face becomes a living reminder of someone you’ve lost.