What to Say to Someone Grieving: Three Phrases That Actually Help Whether It’s Been Days, Months, or Years Since the Loss
Not sure what to say to someone grieving a loss? This compassionate guide shares words to comfort someone grieving—plus examples for cards, texts, and long-term support—so you can show up with care and confidence.
What to Keep After Someone Dies: How to Sort Through the (Literal) Stuff of Grief
How do you decide what do you keep after someone dies? Learn how grief turns ordinary belongings into sacred objects, explore Charlene Lam’s Three C’s of “Curating Grief,” and discover a compassionate, intentional way to sort through the literal stuff of grief.
10 Comforting Activities for Grief That Are Free or Low-Cost
Grief is heavy, but support doesn’t have to be expensive. Discover 10 free or low-cost activities—like walking, playing music, journaling, and spending time in nature—that support emotional healing and bring relief, grounding, and connection after loss.
How to Answer “How Are You?” in Grief: 20 Truthful, Boundaried, and Protective Options
Grief makes even small talk feel massive. Discover 20 thoughtful ways to answer “How are you?”—from full-truth invitations to polite deflections—so you can honor your grief, protect your energy, and respond in a way that feels right for you, moment to moment.
3 Painful Beliefs Grieving People Carry—And How You Can Support Them Through Loss
Discover the three painful beliefs grieving people often tell themselves—and learn how to respond with language that brings true comfort instead of clichés. A must-read for anyone who wants to support a grieving friend, partner, family member, or client with more skill and heart.
How to Grieve When No One Will Talk About It (Or Wants to Hear About It)
When no one will talk about your loss—or wants to hear about your grief—you can still process, remember, and heal. Explore why silence happens, how to grieve on your own, and where to find affordable, grief-inclusive community when you’re ready to connect.
Feeling Hopeless? 8 Small but Helpful Ways to Make Grief a Tiny Bit Easier
When grief leaves you hollow, hopeless, and overwhelmed, you don’t need advice—you need something to hold on to. These 8 gentle grief practices offer small anchors: tiny shifts, odd comforts, and low-effort ways to stay afloat when everything feels like too much.