The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss. Nearly 95% of people who have experienced loss ...

Grief can cause digestive problems like stomach pain, constipation, or diarrhea. The stress of grief can weaken the immune system, making you more prone to illness. Sleep problems, like insomnia, are ...

A family gathers around a photo of the child they lost to a life-threatening illness. Friends of Karen is a non-profit that provides vital financial, advocacy, and emotional support to families ...

Dear Annie: I have two sisters, and one of them, “Joanie,” tragically passed away from cancer last year. It’s obviously been ...

The holidays are known as a time of joy, but for those who have experienced loss, they can also be reminders of who and what we have lost. The truth is that none of us escaped the past few years ...

My husband and I woke up in the afterglow this morning. With help from members of a local repertory troupe, we performed to a near-sellout audience last night at a small black box theater in Atlanta.

Caregivers can struggle with complex, hidden grief that leads to overwhelming feelings. Processing the feelings helps them to feel better and closer to their care receiver.

Mother's Day is on Sunday May 12, but those grieving the loss of their mother or child may feel a lot of dread around this time of year. "Mother's Day is not a universal celebration for everyone," ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Annie Sklaver Orenstein was 25 when her brother Ben was killed while serving in Afghanistan. She found solace in writing about him and others who have lost siblings. Earlier this year, she published ...