As I emphasize in my Six-Word Lessons on Coping with Grief, one of the most important things a grieving person can do is express what they are feeling. A compassionate counselor offering support and comfort to a distressed individual during a therapy session. Don't keep it all inside. Talk about your sadness, your fears, your anger, your confusion, and your cherished memories. Find someone you trust—a close friend, a family member, a pastor or other spiritual leader, a grief

During the grieving process, many people slip into depression. For some, it is the first time they have ever experienced such profound emotional pain, making the signs difficult to recognize. Looking back, I realize I didn't truly understand what depression felt like until I experienced it myself. A lone sailboat glides across the serene blue waters near an airport with scenic hills in the background. You might assume I became depressed when my little boy, Cory, died. I was d

One of the greatest fears people carry when they are grieving is this: If I move forward… does that mean I am leaving them behind? The answer is no. A thousand times, no. A person in a pink sweater holding a picture frame indoors, near a candle Moving through grief is not about forgetting. It’s not about erasing someone from your life, your heart, or your story. It’s about learning how to carry them with you in a different way. In the early days of grief, everything feels hea