Understanding Mourning: The Six Needs of Mourning

Grief and mourning aren’t interchangeable words. They’re two distinct things that happen in the wake of a death.

Celebrities Coping with Loss

Fame and fortune can buy many things, but they don't exempt you from loss and grief. Many celebrities have been through the pain that comes with losing a family member or close friend, and in some cases, they've spoken out about what they went through in the wake of their loved one's death. From words of advice for others who are grieving to memories of raw grief, these are the words of celebrities who have experienced loss.

Ask Pete: What If In-Laws Object to Me Dating After Death of Wife?

Parents struggling with their loss may lash out. Grief is messy stuff, especially when kids are involved.

Lessons From My Dad

My father died when I was 11. Here's what I learned.

Should a widow move?

Q. My husband died several months ago, and people keep asking me whether I’m going to sell my house and downsize or move somewhere else entirely. How do others decide what to do?

Facing Valentine's Day Without Your Partner

Valentine's Day without your spouse can be hard, especially for the first time.

Planning a wedding without your mom

Every day, I think about my mom. Sometimes I’ll look in the mirror and see a resemblance — the same high cheekbones, the same thin lips. Or I’ll hear a song she liked and start singing along to it. “Love shack, baby love shack!” Other times I’ll see material things that remind me of her — her old eyelash curler, which I admittedly still keep in my makeup bag. The crosstitch she made that’s now hanging in my home office. The small sterling silver bracelet she once wore that I now wear every day.

Taking Your First Vacation After Your Spouse Dies

Traveling alone after the death of your partner can be frightening.

Learn to Ask for Help After Your Partner Dies

Asking for assistance is a way to empower yourself.

No Holiday From Grief: Life Events Without Your Loved One

How do we handle life's happy moments after the death of someone we love?

Grief Changes You

You can't go into such a deeply emotional loss and just pick up where you were before the death occurred.

You Know You're Getting Better When...

The progress through grief is so slow that it is difficult to see signs of improvement. Here are clues that you are beginning to work through your grief.