Grief can feel like a double burden when someone has died in a way that society stigmatizes. They may feel shunned, as though they have no right to be sad or broken. And yet, when someone we care about dies, regardless of the circumstances, we need support....
A very wise woman I once knew described the grief associated with losing someone to suicide as a heavy coat. It went something like this. Imagine walking along on path on a bright sunny day. Wearing the lightest of clothing, each step is easy. You feel strong and...
At first, that may sound like an absolutely absurd question – and I wish that it was. At the same time, a lot of people feel as though their pain is dismissed because of the manner of death. Let me be absolutely clear about this. Because when someone you love...