Grief

Mental Health

Mourning the Loss of Your Pet: An Expert’s Advice on Grief, Letting Go of Guilt, and Processing Emotions

Remember to love yourself through it.

Friends

When Supporting Someone In Pain, Say Experts, Follow the Rule of LAW — Here’s What That Means

Listen. Acknowledge. Wish.

Mental Health

Mother’s Day Isn’t Fun for All — Here’s How To Honor Mother’s Day Grief, According To Experts

Some ways to reclaim the day.

Pets

When Dogs Cry — Here’s How To Tell if Your Pup Is Grieving, Plus Tips for Providing Comfort

Dogs get sad, too.

Relationships

Not Sure What To Say to a Grieving Coworker? These 10 Sympathy Messages Strike the Right Note

Comforting words for a sad time.

Relationships

10 Thoughtful Sympathy Messages for Someone Who’s Lost Their Husband

Provide comfort in a time of great loss.

Relationships

10 Thoughtful Sympathy Messages To Send a Friend Who Lost Their Father

If you don't know what to say, these kind words may help.

Inspiration

8 Caring Sympathy Messages: What To Say When There Are No Words

Words of kindness can have a powerful impact.

Celebrities

Supermodel Paulina Porizkova Has Written a New Memoir, and Every Woman Over 40 Should Read It

It's an examination of grief and aging.

Mental Health

The Stages of Grief, Explained (and How to Cope With Loss)

The stages are not fixed — they are meant only to help you comprehend what you're going through.

From the Magazine

How to Bounce Back From Anxiety, Stress, Anger, and Grief

Experts share their best tips for triumphing over life's tricky transitions.

Health

Stop Saying My Late Husband ‘Passed’: What One Widow Wants You to Know About Love and Loss

What can you say to a grieving widow? Grief blogger Laurie Burrows Grad opened up to WomansWorld.com about her experience with widowhood.

Family

What My Mom’s Death From Cancer at 48 Taught Me About Living for the Moment

I’m now only a few years younger than mom was when she died of cancer, and it strikes me how much she had to live for, how much she didn’t get to do.

Family

6 Ways to Help a Grieving Friend During the Holidays

Wondering how to support a grieving loved one during this time of year? Grief during holidays is tough, but these six tips can help make it easier.

Entertainment

Before He Died, a Grandpa Hid a Confession for His Wife That’s Shattering Hearts Across the Globe

She was searching through his old notebooks when she came across a note he hid from her.