How to cope with anticipatory grief
05.09.24
Caring for a loved one facing the end of life can bring up many emotions. At times, it could feel like a privilege, while at others it could feel like a heavy burden. You may grapple with deep, comple...
Grief
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Offering Support: How to Help Someone in Grief
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...
9 Celebration of Life Ideas to Honor Your Loved One
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...
9 Ways to Honor a Loved One Who Has Passed
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...
5 Heartfelt & Thoughtful Sympathy Card Messages
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...
Thoughtful Words to Comfort Someone Who Lost a Loved One
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...
How to Say Goodbye to a Loved One When You Don’t Know What to Say
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...
Widower to Widower
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...
How to Remember a Loved One on the Anniversary of Their Death
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...
Wife, Widow, Now What?: How I Navigated the Cancer World and How You Can, Too
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...