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Grief Coach selected for Emerging Ventures Day at this year's End Well Symposium

This year I'll be spending my birthday with entrepreneurs and investors in San Francisco, who are gathering together to stimulate innovation & investment in end of life. Perfect!

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Loss of a Parent3 min read

5 reasons Help Texts is the most meaningful Mother’s Day gift for someone grieving

Mother’s Day is a beautiful time to celebrate motherhood, but for people who have lost their moms, and mothers who have lost a child, it can also be one of the most painful days of the year.

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Grief2 min read

No-one makes me smile when they talk about death, the way Zeena makes me smile

Add this podcast to your queue. Zeena's light-hearted, poignant stories about end of life, are ones you'll remember.

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Grief Support3 min read

How a flooring company stepped up for their grieving employees

Brady Page exuded the kindness that sits at the heart of his company's culture, so when he died suddenly in November, his loss was deeply felt by the people he worked side-by-side with every day. The leadership team acted quickly to provide much needed grief support for the team.

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Bereavement2 min read

Help Texts: radical bravery in action

Radical bravery means showing up for the hardest conversations, meeting people in their darkest moments, and refusing to let anyone navigate death or grief alone—especially those whom our systems have overlooked.

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Grief Coach3 min read

Looking for grief support beyond the first year after a death? Try Help Texts for grief

People who've experienced the death of a significant person often tell us that support drops off sharply after the first year. At Help Texts, we believe grievers deserve grief support for a lifetime of loss, not just in the early days of "survival mode". That's why we've written a series of help texts specifically for what we call "long ago loss."

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COVID-192 min read

After losing someone to COVID-19, it's normal to feel angry, sad, and isolated

If you've lost someone to COVID-19 it's normal to feel angry, sad and alone. Grief Coach can help.

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Stillbirth2 min read

Supporting a friend after a stillbirth

A few months ago a young woman purchased a Grief Coach subscription when her baby was stillborn. She was devastated about the loss of her son, but was also struggling with feelings of isolation. Her best friend had flown across the country to help with the new baby, but when she found herself dealing with a death instead of a birth, she left, claiming: “I don’t know how to be with you when you’re like this.”

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Media2 min read

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate: Black Dress Consulting

Grief Coach is thrilled to announce our newest affiliate partner, Black Dress Consulting. Black Dress Consulting clients can now receive a discount on Grief Coach subscriptions, giving them immediate access to personalized, year-long texts for grievers and tips and date reminders for their supporters too.

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Entrepreneurship2 min read

My heart is as full as my inbox

Feature articles by Employee Benefit News and NBC News have filled my inbox, and filled my bucket too. It feels good when your work is recognized.

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Grief Coach3 min read

Three ways Grief Coach texts help organizations deliver support for alzheimers and dementia

Losing someone to Alzheimer's or dementia is a heartbreaking, multi-faceted experience. Make sure your organization supports relatives and friends of people with Alzheimer's and dementia not only while their loved one is alive... but also after their death. Consider using Grief Coach text messages for bereavement support! Here's why: 1. We offer specific texts for death related to Alzheimer's and dementia. 2. We coach their family and friends with tips how to be there for them. 3. We save you time and postage by texting bereaved families reminders of your organization's events and updates.

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