There's nothing that can really soothe the ache of losing a beloved son. Yet, words are often all we have to show our support for those processing their grief. If you know someone who has lost their ...

When it comes to death and grief, finding the right words to express the deepest sympathy can be difficult. Loss is a natural part of life, but it often leaves us feeling adrift, unsure, and afraid of ...

Losing friend, parent or loved one is one of the most difficult things to face in life. In days and months following a loss, the grief can be overwhelming and hard to overcome. One of the few things ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you." This statement of sympathy is almost predictable, and increasingly questioned or mocked by cynics for its appropriateness, after a tragic event. It has become ...

There's nothing more painful in the world than the loss of a child, and to this day, there's no word for such a situation. When Mother's Day arrives and you're unsure how to ease that pain or help ...