Chances are that you know someone who has had a very difficult 2019. Maybe they lost a friend or family member, maybe someone they love is physically here but is suffering from dementia, substance use disorder, or end-stage illness. Maybe they had serious trouble at work, experienced a breakup, or...

Four tips for making the holiday more manageable.

I went to bed one night and my sister was alive, and I woke up and she was braindead. Though it’s been more than two years, in the timeline of my life it’s like no time has passed at all. 

No one knows just what to say when offering condolences, because there is no perfect thing to say. But there are definitely things that should never be said. I believe that 'I can't imagine' is one of them.

   More attempts at (trying to) Explain the Inexplicable: Why Grief is so Tiring What Grief Feels Like What it's Like to Lose a Sibling Unexpectedly ____ Here For You offers a thoughtful selection of Compassion Packages to send to family and friends living through life's toughest transitions. Our practical gifts range from curated household essentials to...

The other day I realized that over the course of the past month I had barely posted to our Instagram account.... I often fantasize about deleting my Instagram account. My self-control is paltry. In fact, I don't even allow myself to keep the app on my phone. I redownload it every...

For suicide loss survivors on Suicide Prevention day.

Is my sister using the toilet to send messages from the other side?

Tips to help you write a heartfelt and meaningful sympathy card and best practices for supporting the bereaved after a devastating loss.