Let’s Talk About Our Grief
TimeA better, more empathetic way to support those grieving might start with talking to your neighbor.
Read when you’ve got time to spare.
Understanding the rise of the death doula, what to say to a struggling friend, and where the internet gets grieving wrong.
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A better, more empathetic way to support those grieving might start with talking to your neighbor.
“Remember that there’s nothing you can say to make it better. Say only that you’re so sorry, so so sorry.”
Losing my son left me in a state of infinite sadness. The internet of grief didn’t help.
Amy Kurzweil on the bridge from caring about to caring for.
Collective grief is a powerful tool that has historically fueled social justice organizing—and healing.
The rise of the death doula as a quasi-professional handler is a relatively new phenomenon, going back only a few decades.
Let these notes be a source of comfort for those mourning.