If you live by the phrase “grin and bear it,” you need to learn about delayed grief
As a kid growing up in a chaotic home where difficult emotions were never discussed openly,…
How The Brady Bunch helped me grieve the loss of my father
In November, fans of The Brady Bunch were delighted to see the six Brady kids…
Ariana Grande just shared the most bittersweet video of Mac Miller
A week after calling off her engagement to SNL star Pete Davidson, Ariana Grande posted a clip…
How homeschool and grief created an unbreakable bond with my siblings
April 10th is National Siblings Day. Most people I know look at me confused when…
I didn’t think my marriage could survive infertility and grief, but I was wrong
When we married in 2012, we’d known each other for nearly five years. I was…
I got through my first Christmas since losing a loved one, and you will too
It’s coming on Christmas / They’re cutting down trees / They’re putting up reindeer / And…
How the holiday season helps me to confront and work through my grief
As seasons change (or perpetually stay the same, if you’re in Los Angeles), we can…
Navigating grief at what may be my dad’s last Christmas
I hate traveling. Scratch that; I hate traveling to my hometown. It’s not that I…
A friendly reminder that the holiday season isn’t joyous for everyone — and that’s okay
For most of my life, I’ve loved this time of year. My mom always went…
How I survived my first year without a job — and without a mom
My mom died last year. Run away now! An article about death?! Gross! As you…
YA novels that get real about mental health
Books have the magical ability to make us feel like we aren’t alone, and that’s…
Billie Lourd opened up about losing “goddesses” Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
It’s been almost a year since the world lost Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, just one…
How I recognized that my grieving process didn’t need a deadline
Last May, I turned 24. It had been a while since I’d gone out with…
Patton Oswalt says his daughter saved him after his wife’s death, and we’re crying all over again
Ever since the news that Patton Oswalt’s wife Michelle McNamara suddenly passed away last April, he’s…
Sarah Silverman paid tribute to her late mother with the most heartfelt Instagram post
Losing a loved one is never easy. Now, Sarah Silverman paid tribute to her late…
Years later, my dad’s death still gets harder on Father’s Day
My first Father’s Day without my dad, I turned myself off. I hid away, tucked…
How I realized there is no “right” way to feel when planning a wedding
Wedding planning is supposed to feel like December – the most wonderful time of the…
Prince Harry explains that he shut down his emotions for 20 years after his mom’s death
Our favorite royals — Prince William, Princess Kate, and Prince Harry — have already been…
