Bereavement

Many Baby Boomers have faced, or are facing, the loss of their parents. This is a particularly hard time because no one wants to watch their loved ones fail with the physical and mental ravages of old age. This article addresses five ways the author has learned how to navigate her mother's decline.

Coping with the death of a loved one—in my case, a loving husband—is tough, especially on your own. Here are 10 things I did to cope with my husband's death.

I lost my mother about a year ago to multiple health problems and had to make the worst and hardest decision of my life. This article will touch on how I’ve gotten through the grieving process and my life without my mom being in it.

Losing a parent to cancer is one of the worst things you can experience. There are all kinds of tools for coping with anticipatory grief, but here are some tips I hope to share with you to keep you grounded as you go through this difficult time with your loved one.

When we lose a loved one, sometimes we get stuck blaming ourselves for things that were not our fault.

Losing a loved one is the hardest thing we ever have to deal with. Coming to terms with them no longer being present on this planet is hard to swallow. Let's celebrate life and remember them forever!

What to do when you've been emotionally destroyed.

The experience of losing a loved one can take a huge toll on your life, as well as on the lives of those around you. Allowing God into my life helped me heal from the pain.

When children experience grief during their early developmental stages, their emotional health is compromised. Our actions as adults can help them work through their grief and learn to trust again.

For me, the grief of losing my husband felt like the panic you feel just before you fall. This is my advice to people who are trying to comfort a friend or loved one who is grieving a loss.

The Facebook COO is as much a face of hope after devastating loss as she is for encouraging women to have a voice in the workplace.

How to handle the loss in your life in a healthy way and learn a few lessons too.

When my late husband lost his battle with cancer, I was fortunate enough to be present when he took his last breath. I learned what a privilege it was to be with a person at their life's end.

Overtly religious condolences offered to non-believers during times of grief may feel fake, meaningless, or even rude. Learn how to deal with those feelings and understand what those sentiments mean.

Losing a loved one is difficult. It takes awhile to get used to the new normal. Here are some ways you can help a grieving friend or family member, based on my own experience of losing my husband.

My whole family came together to care for my terminally ill father. We actively chose to forge a new experience with him that was satisfying and fulfilling, without any lingering guilt or regret.

Loss and grief are a natural part of life, but challenging times can spark religious battles within families. Comfort your loved ones unconditionally without needless religious drama.

The final goodbye can be a daunting date, especially if it has been put off months from the death of your loved one. Know what to expect and how to make it through the day.

If you're like most people, you love your father and have a lifetime of cherished memories. This hub shares the author's intimate memories of her father's last years and what it meant to be a special part of his life. Be sure to keep your kleenex handy!

Do you know someone who has recently lost a loved one? Here is some advice for what's comforting—and what's not.