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Jessica Fein

About

Jessica Fein is the author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes. Having lost her parents, sisters, and teenage daughter, she's a reluctant expert in grief. Listen to her podcast, "I Don't Know How You Do It," wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with her on IG for real talk about love and loss @feinjessica.

Books by Jessica Fein
Recent Posts
Why You Should Write Your Grief
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.
Why Bereavement Leave Is Important

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.

5 Surprising Aspects of Grief

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.

How to Engage in Small Talk During Grief

Everyday encounters can feel like minefields when you're grieving. Here's what to say and do.

Everyday encounters can feel like minefields when you're grieving. Here's what to say and do.

The Surprising Tool Grievers Might Want to Try

Consider creativity as an outlet during grief. It might be the temporary balm you're looking for.

Consider creativity as an outlet during grief. It might be the temporary balm you're looking for.

Can You Be Happy When You're Decimated?

Feel like you have to hide your happiness if you're grieving? There's room for all of it.

Feel like you have to hide your happiness if you're grieving? There's room for all of it.