A friend or family member has died of a drug overdose. Death and grief are always hard, but when someone dies from drug use, understanding your feelings and knowing what to think and say about the death can be especially difficult. This article offers compassionate [...]
A friend has experienced the death of someone loved. You want to help, but you are not sure how to go about it. This article will guide you in ways to turn your cares and concerns into positive actions. Listen with your heart. Helping begins [...]
Raise your hand if you’ve heard that funeral ceremonies help you achieve “closure.” It’s a common misconception. When someone we love dies, the death indeed ends—forever—our experience of live, bodily presence with that person. The body is dead. It’s true—something essential is finished. It is [...]
Welcome to the Griefwords Online Library Brought to you by the Center for Loss and Life Transition - Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., Director Helping Others with Grief A friend has experienced the death of someone loved. How can you help? The following articles provide many [...]
