Grief

I Went to a Longevity-Focused Hotel After Losing My Mom and I Have No Regrets

Dec 19, 2025

I Went to a Longevity-Focused Hotel After Losing My Mom and I Have No Regrets

I was staring at a leaf in a lush garden in Hawaii, trying my best at forest bathing, a Japanese mindfulness practice where you immerse yourself in the forest atmosphere as a means to de-stress.

Radiation Mask Art Finds the Beauty in Survivors' Darkest Moments

Oct 8, 2025

Radiation Mask Art Finds the Beauty in Survivors' Darkest Moments

The soft blue thermoplastic feels warm as it's stretched against my head.

Horny While Grieving? "Mourning Wood" Is More Common Than You Think

Sep 19, 2025

Horny While Grieving? "Mourning Wood" Is More Common Than You Think

Grieving the death of a friend or family member can sometimes feel impossible.

These Beauty Rituals Saved Me From My Grief After Losing My Father

Sep 5, 2025

These Beauty Rituals Saved Me From My Grief After Losing My Father

Even up until the last day of my father's life, I still looked at him as invincible.

Why Texting the Dead Helps Those Still Living

Feb 25, 2025

Why Texting the Dead Helps Those Still Living

"I decided I'll go to the Royal Rumble with you," I texted my super dead friend Jeff.

After Loss, More Travelers Are Turning to Grief Retreats

Dec 13, 2024

After Loss, More Travelers Are Turning to Grief Retreats

Therapist Josh Dickson has watched many people struggling with grief find healing in an unexpected place: on a surfboard.

What It's Like to Date Again After My Boyfriend Died

Dec 10, 2024

What It's Like to Date Again After My Boyfriend Died

"That's my husband," I said to my friend on a beautiful summer evening.

I Took My Mom on a Birthday Trip After My Dad Died, and It Was Cathartic

Dec 6, 2024

I Took My Mom on a Birthday Trip After My Dad Died, and It Was Cathartic

October has always been a big month for the Leal family.

How to Navigate Grief During the Holidays, According to Experts

Dec 5, 2024

How to Navigate Grief During the Holidays, According to Experts

The holiday season is approaching, and with it comes a moment to focus on joy and connection.

I Went to a Viral TikTok Medium to Connect With My Dead Mother

Jun 14, 2024

I Went to a Viral TikTok Medium to Connect With My Dead Mother

I've always been what some may call "woo-woo."

What Emily Halnon Learned About Grief After Running 460 Miles to Honor Her Mother

May 6, 2024

What Emily Halnon Learned About Grief After Running 460 Miles to Honor Her Mother

Writer and ultramarathoner Emily Halnon didn't experience a typical introduction to running.

After My Miscarriage, Seeing Pregnant People Was Hard — but I Couldn't Hide From Grief

Apr 12, 2024

After My Miscarriage, Seeing Pregnant People Was Hard — but I Couldn't Hide From Grief

There isn't much I remember from the day I learned I was having my second missed miscarriage.