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What to Expect From Your Grieving Friend This Holiday Season

Jessica Fein on December 2, 2025

The only thing we can count on with grief is that it looks different for everyone. The good news is there are ways to show up in a meaningful way no matter what.

The only thing we can count on with grief is that it looks different for everyone. The good news is there are ways to show up in a meaningful way no matter what.

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How to Make Grief a Little Less Lonely

Jessica Fein on September 11, 2025

Personal Perspective: Grief is lonely, but social media can spark connection, invite stories, and remind us that people care.

Personal Perspective: Grief is lonely, but social media can spark connection, invite stories, and remind us that people care.

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How I've Changed After My Daughter's Death

Jessica Fein on March 10, 2025

Four months after my daughter's death I wrote about how my life had changed. Three years later, the nuances have changed shape.

Four months after my daughter's death I wrote about how my life had changed. Three years later, the nuances have changed shape.

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How to Show Up for Grievers of the LA Fires

Jessica Fein on January 12, 2025

Wondering how to support victims of the LA fires who are grieving? Take your cues from the griever and remember what you don't say is just as important as what you do.

Wondering how to support victims of the LA fires who are grieving? Take your cues from the griever and remember what you don't say is just as important as what you do.

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How to Get Through Halloween as a Bereaved Parent

Jessica Fein on October 28, 2024

From morbid decorations to groups of laughing children, Halloween can be particularly scary for parents who are grieving their child. Thinking about it in advance can help.

From morbid decorations to groups of laughing children, Halloween can be particularly scary for parents who are grieving their child. Thinking about it in advance can help.

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Why You Should Write Your Grief

Jessica Fein on June 3, 2024

Wondering what to do with the tsunami of emotions coming your way? Try writing. It will benefit you in so many ways, and might even help someone else.

Wondering what to do with the tsunami of emotions coming your way? Try writing. It will benefit you in so many ways, and might even help someone else.

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How to Survive the Holidays When You're Grieving

Jessica Fein on November 13, 2023

The holidays can feel like a painful burden when you're grieving. Try these seven strategies to make the holiday season bearable, and maybe even enjoyable.

The holidays can feel like a painful burden when you're grieving. Try these seven strategies to make the holiday season bearable, and maybe even enjoyable.

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Why Bereavement Leave Is Important

Jessica Fein on September 21, 2023

Paid bereavement or compassionate leave helps grieving workers and makes companies stand out. It's the right thing to do and it's smart business.

Paid bereavement or compassionate leave helps grieving workers and makes companies stand out. It's the right thing to do and it's smart business.

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5 Surprising Aspects of Grief

Jessica Fein on August 21, 2023

We don't learn about them in Psych 101, but these responses are just as likely to show up after loss.

We don't learn about them in Psych 101, but these responses are just as likely to show up after loss.

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