Be compassionate to yourself and to others at times of grief.

Losing a mother is heartbreaking, as is losing a spouse. What would you do if your mother passed away years ago, and then more recently, so did your step-mom, and your father wasn’t dealing with the ...

In these turbulent times, families have suffered devastating losses of loved ones, from the anguish of COVID-related deaths to gun violence, drug overdose, suicide, environmental disasters, and war.

Coping with the sudden loss of a cat is overwhelming. Read one owner's story of unexpected pet loss, managing guilt, and ...

It’s human nature to make meaningful connections with others and build communities that shape our identity. When someone we cherish is no longer with us — due to death, divorce, illness, or major life ...

Grief takes many forms. From lost loved ones to life-changing injuries, it can make us feel numbly — even agonizingly — frozen in place. For anyone grieving, one question often lingers: How long will ...

When my husband brought up the idea of getting a dog, I was somewhat hesitant. Since we both grew up with dachshunds, I knew we would get a dog eventually. Even so, I wondered if we were ready to take ...

It’s a sad fact of life that we all will be touched by grief at some point in our lives. Of course, grief is the unavoidable price we pay for feeling love. So it’s appropriate then that Whiskey ...