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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Celebrate Life or Mourn a Death?

The problem is that if there is only a focus on celebrating this life-or an entry into a next life-we deny and disenfranchise the legitimate grief that mourners experience. Someone loved has died. Whatever comfort is offered by the nature of the life and legacies of the deceased-or the beliefs of an afterlife, however defined-does not change that in funerals mourners gather to say goodbye to someone they loved.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Be Gentle With Yourself

Whatever you're feeling right now is what you should be feeling right now. If you're sad and depressed, fine. If you're often angry, good. If you can't feel anything, well, that's okay too. If you're stressed, worried, and feeling all the feels, so be it. There's no wrong way to feel about losing your child. You can't f--- it up any worse than it already is.
Mental health
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

My brother is 12 years older than I am, and he let me live with him after college. He's more of a father figure than a sibling.

An older brother assumed a parental, solemn role after parental loss, creating emotional distance and a longing for playful, sibling-like connection despite gratitude.
US news
fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

Slain Journalist's Fiancee Is Expecting His Child Via Surrogate 2 Years After His Death

Casey Lyons, engaged to the late Dylan Lyons, is expecting their son via surrogate using his retrieved sperm and IVF; the child is due March 2026.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Sheinelle Jones Returns to NBC After the Death of Her Husband: What You Need to Know

Her impending reappearance on the morning show was announced by her co-host, Savannah Guthrie, who revealed that Jones, 47, will take part in an emotional interview about the loss of her spouse on Sept. 5. In a preview clip from the sit-down, Jones could be seen opening up about how she and her kids have been processing their grief, while explaining why she views his death as a "beautiful nightmare."
Television
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

'Twinless' is a dark comedy that doubles up on the twists

Film Twinless examines grief experienced by identical twins through a complex, evolving friendship that blends awkward humor, identity contrasts, and emotional darkness.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Author Arundhati Roy discusses her new memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me'

Ever since Arundhati Roy's writing made her famous after her first novel won her the Booker Prize nearly 30 years ago, she's used her words and her celebrity to write on injustice, minority rights and the human condition. And that's been met with wrath and attempted censorship from the Hindu nationalist government in her native India. She's been found guilty of contempt by the country's Supreme Court and is currently facing prosecution for something she said over a decade ago under the country's anti-terrorism law.
Books
#dementia
fromGameSpot
4 days ago
Video games

Can Inaccessibility Make A Game Better? This Game Makes A Strong Case For It

Inaccessible gameplay can intensify emotional storytelling, transforming personal grief into deeper understanding of dementia and accessibility.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Caring for Mom: A Son's Reflections

Dementia causes gradual loss of a loved one's identity, making caregiving emotionally exhausting while technology may help ease burdens but cannot remove grief.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 days ago

Back to Duality: James Sweeney and Dylan O'Brien on "Twinless" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Twinless is a darkly comic film about two bereaved men forming an intense, ambiguous friendship that blurs grief, identity, and codependency.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

We'll probably never get over Jota's death - Robertson

Andy Robertson says he and Liverpool teammates will probably never get over Diogo Jota's death and must carry his memory while supporting each other.
#family
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Music

Working with Kanye? That's definitely in the past': rap legends Clipse on beef, Bono and Mr Bean

The song 'The Birds Don't Sing' captures the emotional journey of grief and familial bonds.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I don't know what happened,' says distraught mother of Irish woman Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra (33) found dead on yacht in New York state

A family is seeking information regarding the death of their daughter, a fashion entrepreneur who emigrated to the US.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I don't know what happened,' says distraught mother of Irish woman Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra (33) found dead on yacht in New York state

fromConsequence
5 days ago

Jack Osbourne Opens Up on Ozzy's Passing: "No One Expected It to Happen as Quickly as It Did"

"I left [the United Kingdom] on the 13th of July," he said [as transcribed by Blabbermouth]. "I came home [to Los Angeles], and, yeah, my dad was great. He was in a good mood. He was happy. [On July 22] I woke up in Los Angeles to a knock on my house door at around 3:45 in the morning. Someone who's worked for my family for probably 30 years now was knocking on my door, and when I looked through my window and I saw it was him, I just knew something bad had happened. And I was informed that my father had passed."
Music
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
6 days ago

Micro-Faith, Huge Benefits: Reasons to Believe in Something Bigger - Tiny Buddha

Unwavering faith and everyday rituals provided comfort, shaped family resilience, and left a lasting foundation of peace and hope after loss.
Books
fromNature
6 days ago

Heart's desire

A twelve-year-old human survivor is forced to care for alien children while grieving the loss of home and confronting revulsion and fear.
fromPortland Monthly
1 week ago

In 'Twinless,' Dylan O'Brien Finds Himself in Portland, Twice

The MAX rumbles through the opening shot of James Sweeney's new Portland-set psychological dramedy, Twinless. The train clears to reveal an empty restaurant. It's quiet, but forebodingly quiet- almost peaceful. Soon, the city swells into a bustling yet pointedly isolating backdrop for this black comedy about two grieving young men who bond in a support group for those who have lost a twin. This tranquility won't last.
Film
#suicide
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mental health

Can Pedro Pascal Help Us Prevent Suicide?

Suicide in families and among public figures exposes deep grief and systemic failures in mental health care, prompting reflection and renewed attention to survivors.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

How a nurse's call eased a daughter's burden

An adult child honored her mentally ill mother's written wishes with a DNR, endured overwhelming guilt after death, and later received compassionate reassurance from staff.
#bereavement
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Mental health

Edaein O'Connell: Ireland is great at farewells - but when it comes to grief, we need a crash course

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Mental health

Edaein O'Connell: Ireland is great at farewells - but when it comes to grief, we need a crash course

#pet-loss
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Pets

Saying goodbye to a pet is never easy

Losing a pet causes profound grief often unrecognized by others, and euthanasia decisions can relieve suffering yet carry heavy emotional burden.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Video games

My gaming buddy

Grief can strike unexpectedly during ordinary activities, and video games like Animal Crossing can both evoke memories and provide a gentle space to process loss.
fromwww.jezebel.com
1 week ago

Our September Book Pick Is 2 Books! Curl Up With These Literary Romcoms.

Loved One and Consider Yourself Kissed have a lot in common. They both largely take place in London (in the same neighborhood, even); their plots center on women around 30 navigating relationships with men; they're dense with references (mostly pop culture for Loved One, mostly British politics for Consider Yourself Kissed); they both have titles and covers that make them seem like much more light-hearted or frivolous books than they actually are.
Books
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Strength in Vulnerability for Men

Rising from my seat at the front table, a familiar acid burn crawls up my throat. It's that failure lump I've carried for the past 16 months. Today is somber. My late wife Jane's celebration of life. She died just over a month ago after a 15‑month battle with leukemia. More than 250 friends and family members fill the room, waiting for me to deliver her eulogy.
Mental health
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientist reveals simple way she communicates with her dead husband

'I got woken up by a massive thump on the shoulder. So I opened my eyes, and I could see next to my bed a very vague hazy version of Robin as if he was pushing himself through treacle to be seen, and I was just transfixed, and I could see him become more and more clear, I could see the outline of his hair and his face, but he suddenly just dissolved from the top down.'
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Asking Eric: My old friend ditched me in favor of her wonderful neighbors'

One of the things that makes this so hard is that both you and Sue are hurting but you're hurting in different ways and for different reasons. Those differences have made it difficult for you to align, but it's not impossible. It sounds like, when Sue told you that you don't know what it's like, she was attempting to communicate something very complex. And while it may not have seemed like it at the time, I think it was her attempt to let you in.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ian Dempsey: 'I think I am able to compartmentalise things. That's why?I haven't really grieved for my ?mother's death'

A few months after Gerry Ryan died in 2010, fellow radio star Ian Dempsey saw his widow, Morah. It was across a crowded room at a function in The Mansion House in Dublin. "I hadn't seen her for ages," Dempsey says. "I waved over at her like a mad thing. Unfortunately, it was in the middle of a charity auction and I found myself bidding on a weekend in New York..."
Media industry
#hamnet
fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Film

'Hamnet' Review: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley Rip the Heart Right Out of Your Body in Chloe Zhao's Unspeakably Devastating Shakespeare Fanfic

fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Film

'Hamnet' Review: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley Rip the Heart Right Out of Your Body in Chloe Zhao's Unspeakably Devastating Shakespeare Fanfic

fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Why Miriam Toews Writes

In it, Wiman looks back on the violence that marked both his childhood in West Texas and his family's history, and seems to gather that his past made his writing career inevitable. His conclusion is somewhat counterintuitive, because when he first began reading poetry, in college, he believed that "it had absolutely nothing to do with the world I was from." But he no longer believes that assumption was entirely accurate.
Books
Television
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Most TV Shows Get This Major Plot Point Totally Wrong. This New Netflix Series Nailed It.

Long Story Short uses subtle pandemic moments within an absurdist family saga to fuse humor and grief, highlighting television's varied responses to COVID-19.
Privacy professionals
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Influencer Emilie Kiser Breaks Silence On Son's Drowning Death: Read Her Full Statement

Emilie Kiser publicly mourns her 3-year-old son Trigg's drowning, accepts responsibility, urges pool safety and cautions about social media boundaries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Defiance, desire and devastation: Patti Smith's 20 greatest songs ranked!

Not all the politicking on Gung Ho landed right Stange Messengers is unbearably clumsy but Glitter in Their Eyes' plea for a younger generation not to get hooked on materialism is impressively punchy and potent, abetted by the presence on guitar of her old sparring partner, Television's Tom Verlaine. Like its predecessor, Gone Again, Peace and Noise was an album awash with loss and mourning.
Music
Books
fromAnOther
1 week ago

Miriam Toews' Confessional Memoir Wrestles With the Act of Writing

After her sister's suicide, Miriam Toews seeks to reconcile life's ambiguities through humor, hope, and the wind metaphor to sustain living and creativity.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I lost a grandparent for the first time at 26. I was surprised by how much it affected me.

It's only this year, at the age of 26, that I've had a grandparent - my maternal grandmother - die. It was hard at first to believe that she was gone. My nan lived two or three miles away from my family while I was growing up, so we saw her regularly. After my parents, she was the person who cared for me and my sister the most growing up. Because of this, it felt as though a part of my childhood died with her.
Mental health
Music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Hunx and His Punx: Walk Out on This World

Hunx and His Punx evolved from campy, vulgar garage-punk to a more mature, heartache- and climate-tinged jangling garage rock on Walk Out on This World.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How Miriam Toews Lives With the Unspeakable

Blame George Orwell, who in 1946 famously published "Why I Write," an essay contending with the motives of "political purpose" and "aesthetic enthusiasm," which fueled his career, even while noting that the decision to put pen to paper is in some ways inexplicable. "Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness," Orwell wrote.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A newscaster takes us along on her date with an AI companion

Lately, I've been seeing it everywhere - people using AI for company, for comfort, for therapy and, in some cases, for love. A partner who never ghosts you, always listens? Honestly, tempting. So I downloaded an app which lets you design your ideal AI companion - name, face, personality, job title, everything. I created Javier, a yoga instructor, because nothing says safe male energy like someone who reminds you to breathe and doesn't mind holding space for your inner child.
Relationships
Music
fromwww.portlandmercury.com
2 weeks ago

Album Review: On Marginals, The OO-Ray Turns Catastrophe Into Elegy

Remembrance and experimental sound can process collective grief and turn mourning into a form of survival through memorialized musical elegies.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Guesthouse of the Bittersweet

Emotions guide human survival and connection; welcoming all feelings, especially quiet contentment, reveals strength, courage, gratitude, and deeper meaning.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Triggers of Grief

I'm sure you've come to know that bereaved parents are a tightly wound group that is easily triggered. There are the obvious ones, like the anniversary of your child's death, their birthday, or any number of tragic milestones and holidays. We know that they're coming each year, and we prepare ourselves for how we think we're going to feel, which is very often worse than what actually happens.
Mental health
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

The Most Significant Movie Ever Made | Features | Roger Ebert

Finally, a man steps up into the front of the room, briefly introduces himself to us and then begins earnestly discussing the career of William Wyler with a focus on the latter portion-the success of "Ben-Hur (1959) and how he turned down the chance to make "The Sound of Music (1965), though not a mention, as I recall, of "The Children's Hour " (1962).
Film
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Quitting a stressful job allowed me to spend my mom's last months with her

Leaving a stressful job enabled spending final months caring for an ailing mother and prioritizing family over career.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Getting Past the Embarrassment of Your Spouse Cheating

Allow time to grieve infidelity, avoid self-blame, seek support, and set boundaries to heal, grow, and rebuild trust confidently.
Arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Curtain Calls: Alabaster' saturates audience with emotions at Lafayette's Town Hall Theatre

Audrey Cefaly's darkly comic play Alabaster, directed by Kerry Gudjohnsen, delivers a poetic, emotionally powerful exploration of grief through four actresses and magical realism.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'You're my daughter, if anyone comes at you, I'll go through them' - the day Nell McCafferty came out to her mother

Nell McCafferty, a legendary Derry-born journalist, died a year ago; her sister Carmel struggles with grief and remembers Nell personally rather than publicly.
Books
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I found it hard to speak about him for years after he died': wife of 'Angela's Ashes' author Frank McCourt on dealing with grief

Frank McCourt's newspaper and magazine columns will be published next year; his widow reports long-lasting grief and that his fame delayed her grieving.
Television
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

'The Summer I Turned Pretty': Character Attachment Styles

Attachment styles, grief, and family dynamics shape characters' romantic choices, emotional responses, and relationship conflicts in The Summer I Turned Pretty.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

My Mother, New Orleans

Personal account of Hurricane Katrina's devastation, evacuation, loss of possessions, and enduring grief that transformed attachment to New Orleans.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Anthony Roth Costanzo Channels Maria Callas in "Galas"

Anthony Roth Costanzo channels operatic glamour in transformative roles; Jeff Ross mixes roast comedy with personal grief; Haim evolved from a family cover band.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

There's a small army behind Burning Man's cathartic finale

Standing in the West Oakland warehouse, you wouldn't have suspected that anything sacred was under construction. Stacks of wide, black wooden panels stand spaced out across the concrete floor. An ear-splitting drill whines from an adjacent lot. A crane stands off to the side, and a whiteboard leans against the wall, with a reminder scrawled in dry-erase marker: "THE TEMPLE BURNS IN 35 DAYS."
Arts
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

"Missing Sheep," by Anne Carson

A narrator secretly longs for a departing loved one, struggles with grief and creative doubt, and wanders through solitude and memory to cope.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Dear Abby: I don't want my sister's lazy pothead of a son around my teen

My husband and I had two sons, Seth and Jason, who were best buddies. Seth passed away a year and a half ago, which has been really hard on us all, but especially on Jason. He's now 17 and in high school. He's doing OK, but he is still sort of listless and keeps to himself a lot. My sister's son, Matt, was the same age as Seth. She suggested he come stay with us on school breaks as company and a role model
Relationships
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
2 weeks ago

The Child I Lost and the Inner Child I'm Now Learning to Love - Tiny Buddha

Grief persists and evolves over years, revealing earlier wounds and requiring compassionate attention rather than distraction or productivity to begin real healing.
#aubrey-plaza
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Aubrey Plaza Compares Grief to the Miles Teller Sci-Fi Horror Film 'The Gorge'

fromJezebel
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Aubrey Plaza Compares Grief to the Miles Teller Sci-Fi Horror Film 'The Gorge'

fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

'Elio' beams onto digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD just in time to watch at home!

The story of this little boy that is trying to come to grips with the loss of his parents, and is trying to find his place in the world.
Film
Music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Rob Halford: I "Bawled My Eyes Out for Hours" Upon Learning of Ozzy Osbourne's Death

Rob Halford expressed profound grief over Ozzy Osbourne's passing, reflecting on the emotional impact of the loss.
#mental-health
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Misper review mystery, melancholy and murder in a faded seaside town

Misper is a crime drama exploring grief and human connection through the story of a hotel concierge coping with the disappearance of a colleague.
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Ariana DeBose Mourns Death of Her Mother After 3-Year Ovarian Cancer Battle

"At 10:28 am on August 17th my gorgeous, hilarious, outspoken, warrior queen Mother - Gina Michelle DeBose - passed away due to complications with stage 3 ovarian cancer. I couldn't be more proud of her and how she fought this insidious disease over the past 3 years."
Women
#loss
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Margaret Pomeranz remembers David Stratton: I feel as though one half of me has gone'

David faced his health challenges with a stoicism that belied his struggles, always focusing on his love for cinema while offering mentorship to many young enthusiasts.
Film
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

The Ukrainian children killed in Russian strikes this year

Nikita Solonichenko, 17, was killed in a Russian ballistic missile attack, leaving his mother, Snizhana, and girlfriend, Anna Stepanova, grieving profoundly. Anna has since moved in with Snizhana.
World politics
Business
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Lord Henry Mount Charles's sons Alex and Wolfe on his final days: 'That last morning, he grabbed me, looked me in the eye and said, 'It is very important in life not to completely bow to authority!''

The brothers are committed to preserving their father's legacy and the future of Slane Castle.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

I Thought I Knew What Would Happen When My Kids Finally Left The House. I Was Wrong.

Living alone offers insight into personal responsibility and self-awareness.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

My sisters, mom, and I go to a new place every year in honor of my late dad's birthday. It's brought us closer together.

Annual family trips are a way to honor a loved one and cope with grief.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I was too good': Sharon Stone on stardom, family secrets, sexual abuse and her comeback after a stroke

Sharon Stone openly addresses her mother's abusive behavior and their complicated relationship after her recent passing.
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

New Swiftie Marc Maron Covers 'Bigger Than the Whole Sky'

Maron was on a hike, mourning the death of his partner Lynne Shelton and also wondering why people like Taylor Swift. "The interesting thing about grief is that when you're in it at the beginning, it's all-consuming. It takes over your mind, your heart, your spirit and you can't stop it, and you don't know if it'll ever go away," he says.
Music
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Digital resurrection: fascination and fear over the rise of the deathbot

AI-generated tributes to deceased individuals have sparked controversy over their emotional impact and ethical implications.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

A grieving Kelly Clarkson will still return to talk show in September

Kelly Clarkson will continue her talk show despite her grief after the death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
Music
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Carnie Wilson Says She Gets 'So Many Signs' From Late Dad Brian Wilson in Tribute Post

Carnie Wilson expresses her grief and connection with her late father, Brian Wilson, highlighting daily signs of his presence.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When a journalist uses AI to interview a dead child, isn't it time to ask what the boundaries should be? | Gaby Hinsliff

Joaquin Oliver's parents use AI to recreate his voice for advocacy against gun violence.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Promethea review a stylishly creepy supernatural drama you'll want to binge

Visual appeal of French characters in drama captivates attention away from narrative mysteries.
fromInverse
1 month ago

Steam's Heart-Wrenching New Horror Game Is A 'Silent Hill'-Inspired Throwback

Heartworm's heroine Sam navigates her grief-driven journey by seeking a portal to the afterlife, confronting grotesque memories, and battling manifestations of her pain.
Video games
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Why Regina King Reads Her Late Son's Journals: 'I Don't Ever Want to Finish'

I have all of Ian's journals. And when I'm kind of in a meditative space of connecting with him, I'll sometimes read. I savor the moments because I don't want to ever finish reading his journals.
Mental health
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

'Weapons' Review: Zach Cregger's Genre Epic Is a Wildly Satisfying Antidote to the Last 10 Years of Horror Movies About Grief and Trauma

Zach Cregger's "Weapons" navigates themes of grief and trauma through horror, reflecting suburban despair and a community's attempt at healing.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Your Tech Won't Save You From Your Feelings

The tech industry can be easy to hate—the erratic CEOs, the biased algorithms, the environmental damage. But beneath all of that is a gigantic, diverse workforce of people who found themselves working in the field.
Digital life
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Jack Osbourne Honors Ozzy with Tribute Video: "My Heart Is Heavy with Sadness and Sorrow"

Jack Osbourne expressed his heavy heart and gratitude in his written tribute after the passing of his father, Ozzy, who died on July 22nd.
London music
Women
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Brooke Hogan Explains Why She Chose Not to Attend Her Dad Hulk Hogan's Funeral

Brooke Hogan chose to honor Hulk Hogan privately at the beach instead of attending his funeral.
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Who Owns the Right to Remember? The Business of Online Memorials and Digital Legacies

The rise of online memorials provides new platforms for grief expression and preserving memories.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Father of slain NYPD Det. Didarul Islam breaks silence: "I feel like I'm in darkness"

"Without him here, I feel emptiness. When I went and first saw his body, I had a mini stroke. After that, I've been lost ever since."
US news
#family-film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: I'm a mom and a teacher, and one of my daughter's peers wants to date me

Secrets, much like the one you're considering, tend to emerge eventually, possibly leading to unnecessary embarrassment for both you and your daughter. Consider your choices carefully before committing to a scenario that could complicate your lives.
Relationships
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I was engaged for 10 years but when my partner died, he left the house and farm to his nephew. Can I challenge the will?'

Communication about estate plans is crucial to avoid heartbreak after a partner's passing.
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