grief

When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.

More and more congregations are trying to be sensitive to those who are grieving during the holidays. The move ranges from special services to the inclusion of hymns and prayers that speak to sadness during regular Sunday worship.

It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences.

The 19 children and two teachers who were killed in the Robb Elementary school shooting have all been laid to rest, but their families will spend the rest of their own lives grieving and healing.

The University of California, Irvine study found that combat exposure is almost as likely to cause grief as it is to lead to PTSD.

When we go through the experience of deep loss after the death of a loved one, it might feel like our brains are being ripped apart. In a way, that is…