Am I Going Crazy?

By Russell Friedman and John James

For most people, the immediate response to the death of someone important to them is a sense of numbness. After that initial numbness wears off, the most common physiological reaction is a reduced ability to concentrate.
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Managing the Holidays

From The Center for Grief Recovery

No matter what your religion or lack thereof, the holidays can be trying. They stir up memories of the past, evoke powerful feelings and force us to compare our lives to those of some perfect TV family.
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Grieving Loss During the Holidays

By Robbie Miller Kaplan

Holidays should be joyful, but they are often sad for individuals grieving a loss or going through a difficult experience. Five simple things can bring cheer to those facing tough times.
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So Let Us Celebrate

By Marta Felber

How are you blessed? Sometimes when we've experienced a loss it is helpful to remember the good in our lives. Author Marta Felber has experienced great sorrow, but she tries to remember and celebrate her blessings.
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People Want to Be Helpful, But...

By Elizabeth Harper Neeld

There are two kinds of situations that often occur in the lives of those of us who are grieving. One is what people don’t say, and one is what people do say. And some people are so uncomfortable with the experience of death and grieving individuals that they avoid any mention of the loss.
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You Know You're Getting Better When

By Helen Fitzgerald

The progress through grief is so often of a "one step forward and two steps backwards" nature, but there are some clues that signal you're beginning to work through your grief.
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Nutrition, Exercise & Your Health

Mourning the loss of someone close can impact your physical health and well-being. To help you maintain your health while you are grieving, we've partnered with HealthKey.com to bring you valuable resources on nutrition, exercise and fitness.
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Wellness & Your Health

Losing someone you love can wipe you out emotionally, mentally and spiritually. While learning to live with the loss, it’s important that you take care of yourself. We’ve partnered with HealthKey.com to bring you valuable wellness information as you seek to find a balance in your new life.
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