Death is a sheltered experience in our dominant culture, and many shy away from doing anything so as to avoid doing the “wrong” thing. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how.

Grief follows no rules, and there are times we find ourselves grieving someone who is still alive. Death is not the only kind of loss we experience, after all. People are lost to us in many other ways ...

After losing her brother to cancer, a writer set out to understand the "rogue wave that took me out." A chief MD helps walk ...

Jul. 20—(Family Features) When someone you know loses a loved one, finding the right words can be difficult. A bit of compassion goes a long way and knowing the right thing to say matters. According ...

The 'Today' anchor Sheinelle Jones is opening up about the death of her husband in this week's PEOPLE cover story and how she's dealing with grief.

In a poignant essay, Patti Davis describes the "awkward kind of grief" she feels upon the death of her half-brother. It's an ...

For those who are grieving, the holidays are hardly “the most wonderful time of the year.” Not only are they navigating their pain, they’re doing it during a time that’s supposed to be joyous. Loved ...

When Christina Olivo brought home her late mother’s cat, Maggie, she wasn’t prepared for how closely their grief would mirror ...

MYRA SACK looked around the circle at the other people who were geared up for their weekly Sunday morning run. They started as they always did, by each saying a name. These names represented a loved ...

The holiday season can be a source of stress for many people. Expectations for a so-called “perfect holiday” are high. People with already busy lives often add more events to their calendars: parties, ...