12 Simple Texts That Actually Help Someone Grieving—Especially Around the Holidays

12 Simple Texts That Actually Help Someone Grieving—Especially Around the Holidays

Not sure what to say to someone grieving during the holidays? This blog offers 12 comforting text messages that provide real support without clichés. Learn what to say to someone grieving and how to gently show up for holiday grief with care, compassion, and presence.

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How to Make a Big Decision While Grieving: Navigating Grief and Decision Making After a Loss

How to Make a Big Decision While Grieving: Navigating Grief and Decision Making After a Loss

Struggling to make decisions after a death or loss? This guide offers practical tools for grief and decision-making—so you can avoid bad decisions, gain clarity, and make compassionate choices for your future.

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What is “Meta Grief”? Navigating Grief Fatigue, Grief Exhaustion, and the Toll of Ongoing Tragedy

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.

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6 Powerful Grief Metaphors That Help You Make Sense of Life After Loss

6 Powerful Grief Metaphors That Help You Make Sense of Life After Loss

Grief can feel impossible to explain. These 6 powerful grief metaphors and illustrations give shape and language to loss, helping you translate overwhelming emotions into imagery that makes sense of life after loss.

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Friendship Grief Is Real—And It’s One of the Hardest Parts of Loss

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.

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What It’s Like to Look Like Someone Who Died: Grieving in a Familiar Face

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.

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Are You Ready for Grief Coaching? 3 Questions to Ask Before You Get Support

Are You Ready for Grief Coaching? 3 Questions to Ask Before You Get Support

Wondering if grief coaching is right for you? Ask yourself these three essential questions to help you decide if you're ready for grief support. Learn how to move from stuckness to healing with tools, coaching, and community inside Life After Loss Academy.

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