A New Me
The concept of mortality can be hard to grasp for children, especially young ones. On this Radio 101 story, student Samuel Woo explores how to move on with his life after a major loss rocks his world.
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Life-Size Cutouts Help Extend The Relationship With Lost Loved Ones In New Orleans
In New Orleans, the lifelike representations have become a part of the city's tradition of social grieving and are a source of healing, especially in communities that have suffered from gun violence.
An Unexpected Friendship Brought The Sun Out Again For A Grieving Man
After his wife died, Dan Peterson didn't know what to do with himself. Then, he found a new friend in an unlikely place: the grocery store.
After A Suicide, Sibling Survivors Are Often Overlooked
Recent studies show that people who survive a brother or sister's suicide are at great risk of mood disorders and mental health problems, including thoughts of harming themselves.
'I Was Somebody's Mother': Reflections On The Guilt And Grief Of Miscarriage
Ariel Levy was five months pregnant and alone in a hotel room in Mongolia when she gave birth. Her son lived only 10 minutes. Afterward, Levy was haunted by the notion that she had caused his death.
Invisibilia: A Man Finds An Explosive Emotion Locked In A Word
When anthropologist Renato Rosaldo went to live with a Philippine tribe that was known for beheading people, he couldn't grasp the emotion that fueled this violence. Then his wife suddenly died.
After Losing A Spouse, Finding A Different Kind Of Happiness
Larry Treadwell's wife died suddenly five years ago. He tells recently widowed K.T. Nicolaides, "it never hurts less, it just hurts less often."
First Step To 'Eco-Grieving' Over Climate Change? Admit There's A Problem
Psychologists say anxiety over climate change is making some people feel overwhelmed. To talk through their worries, a group in Utah is meeting weekly and the idea has drawn interest in other states.
After A Stroke At 33, A Writer Relies On Journals To Piece Together Her Own Story
The stroke left Christine Hyung-Oak Lee unable remember things for more than 15 minutes. As she slowly got better, she was surprised to find that grief and recovery were inextricably linked.
Is It Possible To Die Of Grief?
Actress Debbie Reynolds died just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher's sudden death — which has led some to speculate that grief might have been a contributing factor.