Writing Between the Lines

Memory

Flashbulb Memories: What the Queen's Death and 9/11 Tells Us About Each Other

Carol Smith on September 15, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Flashbulb memories formed from sudden or shocking events give us common reference points. Asking each other about them also lets us glimpse how others see the world.

A Personal Perspective: Flashbulb memories formed from sudden or shocking events give us common reference points. Asking each other about them also lets us glimpse how others see the world.

Grief

Living With Prolonged Grief Disorder

Carol Smith on May 31, 2022

A Personal Perspective: There is no clock for grief. But recognizing the signs of long-term grief can help those who suffer.

A Personal Perspective: There is no clock for grief. But recognizing the signs of long-term grief can help those who suffer.

Fear

How to Help a Grieving Mom on Mother's Day

Carol Smith on May 6, 2022

You may not see them, but grieving mothers need Mother's Day, too. Here's how to help.

You may not see them, but grieving mothers need Mother's Day, too. Here's how to help.

Grief

When New Year's Eve Is a Hard Anniversary

Carol Smith on December 27, 2021

When a holiday is also a hard anniversary, it complicates both our grief and our celebrations. New traditions can help.

When a holiday is also a hard anniversary, it complicates both our grief and our celebrations. New traditions can help.

Grief

Recognizing Grief Trigger Warnings

Carol Smith on October 1, 2021

Understanding what triggers your grief can help you manage it. Here's how.

Understanding what triggers your grief can help you manage it. Here's how.

Grief

The Myth of Closure

Carol Smith on July 26, 2021

One month ago, 97 people died when a building collapsed in Surfside, Florida. Already, the clamoring for closure has begun. Except, grief doesn't work that way.

One month ago, 97 people died when a building collapsed in Surfside, Florida. Already, the clamoring for closure has begun. Except, grief doesn't work that way.

Grief

A Crash Course in Grieving

Carol Smith on July 13, 2021

Even as I celebrated my post-vaccinated future, I could feel the tug of something else—a shadow pandemic. There is no vaccine against grief.

Even as I celebrated my post-vaccinated future, I could feel the tug of something else—a shadow pandemic. There is no vaccine against grief.