It’s a fact of which you are quite aware: Your brain does not like pain and discomfort. When pain comes into our lives, our brain immedia...

Many people react almost instinctively to reduce their own pain caused by the empathy they feel as they listen to the story of the tragic...

within seconds of learning of their child’s death, the parents’ brain has requested—no demanded--- to begin to know why? Why? WHY?

Death is final. You know this. A funeral is a final tribute to a life lived. It is the gift of support for the family—your family.

He came up to me and matter-of-factly stated, “Just so you know, my son died last Saturday.”

As I stood there sobbing, I found myself wondering why I was taking this so hard.

Our grief had eased just a bit because Dad had left us with yet another wonderful memory. Thanks, Dad.

Try not to be so hard on yourself and decide whether or not you wish to share with others where you are in your grief.