A collection of resources on the topic of "Grief". View all Topics
03.06.24
When someone we know or love is experiencing grief, our first impulse is to reach out. Yet, this impulse is often accompanied by a fear of saying the wrong thing. Grief is a deeply personal, often iso...
02.29.24
There are many wonderful ways to honor and remember your loved one. Some families choose to host a celebration of life instead of a funeral. Others have a funeral, then hold a celebration of life wee...
01.23.24
When we asked families who have used CaringBridge to share ways they honor the memories of their loved ones, among the most touching was from Kat Schilling. On the anniversary of losing her 16-year-ol...
12.04.23
Comforting someone who has lost a loved one is never easy. Knowing what to say in general is a challenge, and finding the best words to write can be just difficult. We reached out to familie...
10.05.23
Losing a loved one carves a deep void, a space that words often struggle to fill. In the vast silence of grief, sometimes a simple phrase can serve as a gentle handhold to show support. Often, it isn...
08.11.22
When we lose a loved one, finding the right words to say goodbye can add stress to an already unimaginable time. We asked our amazing CaringBridge community for advice on what to say when the time com...
10.28.21
When Fred Colby’s wife, Theresa, passed away in 2015 he felt lost, scared, and desperate for answers. “Widower to Widower” serves as a guide for fellow widowers. Fred compiled the most vital inf...
08.18.21
The emotions tied with losing a loved one can be indefinitely tied to the anniversary of their death, making that day a difficult one to cope with. If you have lost a loved one, know that it’s commo...
07.15.21
Rachel Engstrom’s husband was just 35 when he was diagnosed with leukemia, and Rachel herself was only 28. Rachel’s book, “Wife, Widow, Now What?” takes you through Rachel’s be...
06.25.21
Losing a loved one is one of the most trying things you’ll ever experience. You may feel as if you’ll never recover or that the weight of the loss is too much for you to bear. Although truly diffi...
