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Sarah Khatau, in a satin dress, smiling and embracing her father, who wears a navy suit and tie, at an evening event
Bereavement2 min read

When my dad died, Grief Coach helped me have open conversations with my husband

Sarah Khatau was only 25 when her Dad died. She felt as though her life had been turned upside down. "I didn't know what to do," Sarah shared with me.

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An empty room with chairs arranged in a circle for a support group meeting
Grief Support3 min read

COVID-19 has taken away funerals, grief support groups, and visits from friends. Just when we need them the most

I spoke to a Bereavement Manager in Seattle whose client slammed the phone down in rage and frustration, when he heard his support group was canceled. "Just when I need you the most," he said, before he hung up.

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A single continuous line drawing of a tangled heart filled with pink
Grief Support2 min read

Grief Coach delivers specialized text-based support for young widows & widowers. On Valentine's Day, and all year long

Katie Hawkins-Gaar and Jarie Bolander each lost their partner far too young. Now they're sharing what helped (and what didn't), with our Grief Coach subscribers.

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Selfie of Emma and Sarah, two women smiling closely together indoors
Grief Support2 min read

My surprise encounter with a Grief Coach subscriber: Best birthday gift EVER

As I went to get myself a birthday cup of tea, a woman came to introduce herself. A Grief Coach subscriber!

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Grief Support2 min read

Great storytelling lets grieving children know their tears are OK

This Children's Grief Awareness Month I want to share my favorite grief book for children (OK, probably my favorite grief book ... period).

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