Mother's Day is on Sunday May 12, but those grieving the loss of their mother or child may feel a lot of dread around this time of year. "Mother's Day is not a universal celebration for everyone," ...

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Grief can cause digestive problems like stomach pain, constipation, or diarrhea. The stress of grief can weaken the immune system, making you more prone to illness. Sleep problems, like insomnia, are ...

A novel type of grief known as "eco-grief" is becoming more prevalent. It is incumbent upon us to recognize, acknowledge, and ...

When Cody Delistraty lost his mother in 2014, he was surprised by the various ways that he, his brother and his father dealt with their grief. The journalist and speechwriter had expected his family’s ...

Most people consider grieving to be their emotional reaction to a death, but there are several instances when you may grieve someone who is still alive. Chronic illness, acute medical crises, and even ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Mother’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the woman who ...

We all want to be there for a friend or loved one who is reeling from a loss. But what can we say to help them feel better? Should we say anything at all? It's a familiar debate we've all had, and one ...

The holidays are known as a time of joy, but for those who have experienced loss, they can also be reminders of who and what we have lost. The truth is that none of us escaped the past few years ...

The weight of grief is incomparable to any other human experience, but so is the insight one can gain out of it. Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, a natural response to loss and ...

The death of an animal companion can be every bit as devastating as other types of loss. By Catherine Pearson Few things hurt like losing a pet. Even Jon Stewart, the “The Daily Show” host, broke down ...