Danielle Castrignano, 32, of Exeter, shares her story at Sunday’s event. Castrignano, who is now eight and a half years sober, works as a certified recovery specialist. Castrignano explained that her ...

Grief doesn’t follow a script. Whether you’ve lost someone suddenly or are navigating the slow unraveling that follows a major life change, it can be hard to find space for your emotions, let alone ...

It has never been my intention to become a professional widow—which, I'm discovering, is actually a bit tricky because the majority of my work these days is centered on death, dying, and grief. I have ...

Caregivers often get into health care because of an underlying desire to help heal people. That is why when caregivers lose patients, it can have a big emotional impact. Grief is a natural and normal ...

The moment loss enters our lives, it changes everything. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career setback, or another significant change, grief arrives uninvited and ...

I am back with the fourth common myth of grief which is to keep busy. Oh boy, I heard this from almost everyone I crossed paths with for months after Frank died. It didn’t help me at all. Even before ...

The people of Los Angeles are suffering. Many of them have lost their homes or know people who have and are currently experiencing vicarious trauma and survivor’s guilt, leaving everyone to feel ...

Complicated grief is grief that lasts longer and is more intense than a culture may consider typical. It may disrupt someone’s daily life, alter their sense of identity, and cause frequent, strong ...

Midland area grief and loss support groups are provided free by the Midland Catholic parishes, Memorial Presbyterian Church, MyMichigan Hospice and Heartland Hospice Services. The three Catholic ...

Depressed mood during pet bereavement is common, but clinical depression isn’t usually part of the package. Support from loved ones, honoring memories, and allowing the grieving process can help you ...