Grief
What to know
How to Cope With Anticipatory Grief
Caring for a loved one facing the end of life can bring up many emotions. At times, it could feel like a privilege, while at others it could feel like a heavy burden. You may grapple with deep, complex feelings as you envision a future without your l
Expert advice
9 Celebration of Life Ideas to Honor Your Loved One
There are many wonderful ways to honor and remember your loved one. Some families choose to host a celebration of life instead of a funeral. Others have a funeral, then hold a celebration of life weeks, months or years afterward to continue honoring
What to say
How to Say Goodbye to a Loved One When You Don’t Know What to Say
When we lose a loved one, finding the right words to say goodbye can add stress to an already unimaginable time. We asked our amazing CaringBridge community for advice on what to say when the time comes to saying goodbye to a loved one. Here are thei
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When Fred Colby’s wife, Theresa, passed away in 2015 he felt lost, scared, and desperate for answers. “Widower to Widower” serves as a guide for fellow widowers. Fred compiled the most vital information he could find on the widower experience into o
The emotions tied with losing a loved one can be indefinitely tied to the anniversary of their death, making that day a difficult one to cope with. If you have lost a loved one, know that it’s common to feel stress about an anniversary even years aft
Rachel Engstrom’s husband was just 35 when he was diagnosed with leukemia, and Rachel herself was only 28. Rachel’s book, “Wife, Widow, Now What?” takes you through Rachel’s beautiful and heartbreaking journey all with comfort, humor, and guidance.
Losing a loved one is one of the most trying things you’ll ever experience. You may feel as if you’ll never recover or that the weight of the loss is too much for you to bear. Although truly difficult, coping with grief is possible. What to Expect Af
My husband, Tom Vinje, was diagnosed in March 2008 with a glioblastoma brain tumor. He passed away seven months later, in October 2008. We were together 11 years, married for nine. Tom was one of those guys who could light up a room with his smile—an
When someone that you know and love is grieving, it can be extremely hard to find the words to say. Do you express feelings of sympathy? Or tell a fond memory of their loved one that has died? We turned to CaringBridge users to share their insight.
In July 2017, at the age of 13, Carson Gigstad of Savage, MN, went from what his parents assumed was a perfectly healthy life to a heart transplant … in 11 days. It was toward the end of a family vacation in Brainerd, MN, when Carson complained of a
Comforting someone who has lost a loved one is never easy. Knowing what to say in general is a challenge, and finding the best words to write can be just difficult. We reached out to families like yours, who use CaringBridge, and you came through wit
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