A family gathers around a photo of the child they lost to a life-threatening illness. Friends of Karen is a non-profit that provides vital financial, advocacy, and emotional support to families ...

Grieving individuals often struggle with decision-making, making open-ended offers of help overwhelming. Supportive actions ...

As I watch my son grieve the loss of another close friend only a month and a half after losing the first, it reminds me that we are in a time where parents have to prepare to discuss conversations of ...

New beginnings, like heading back to school in a new classroom with new friends, can be exciting for some kids. However, like all new beginnings, a new school year can also bring up tough emotions for ...

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.

David Knapp’s book, “I Didn’t Know What To Say”, serves as a cornerstone of Grief Relief Ministries’ resources. Unlike traditional narratives centered on personal stories, Knapp’s book is written for ...

Phrases like “If you need anything, just ask” or “I’m here if you need me” are commonly offered after the loss of a loved one. While often well-intentioned, these words can serve more to relieve the ...

The U.P. Grief Support Training event will take place Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Northern Center. BabyCakes Muffin Company is fostering a friendship-making event Friday, Jan. 23: Speed Dating for ...

My patient’s husband was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 and passed away three days later, alone, on a ventilator. She was too sick to mourn the devastation; she had also contracted COVID-19 ...

After her friend’s husband passed away, one woman stepped in to offer comfort However, after spending nearly every day at her friend’s house for a month, her own husband began to grow frustrated When ...