Thoughts to Share

The death of a brother or sister is a significant loss, and many of us will face this loss more than once. Yet it is one of the most overlooked types of grief, especially in adulthood. Sibling loss is unique, complicated, and life changing regardless of how old you are when it occurs. The entire family faces a unique set of challenges.

November is Children's Grief Awareness Month! Join us as we Flip the Script on typical grief talk, and find phrases to use when supporting someone who is grieving.

Grief is complex - no matter what time of year it is. But for many young people grieving during summer can bring unexpected challenges.

Father's Day can be hard and complicated. May this be a gentle reminder to send love to those who may be having a Not-So-Happy Father's Day.

And for those who are having a hard day - we see you.

How Educators Can Help Grieving Students on Mother's Day

Whether your person died in 2022 or twenty years ago, transitioning into a New Year can bring strong emotions when you're grieving. We hope these ideas and suggestion may help you cope with New Year's Eve and other special days.

As summer nears its end, children and teens may feel worried, irritable, or overwhelmed about returning to school. Here are some ideas and suggestions that may help ease the transition.

"Little" holidays, such as the Fourth of July, can be sneaky with grief triggers. Here are a few suggestions to help a griever get through any holiday or important day.

Every summer, GGNWO pauses its support groups to give our wonderful volunteers a well-deserved break. But we know summer can be a season of mixed emotions for many families in grief.

For many students, Mother's Day will be different this year.