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You are never alone in your grief.

Read stories by people who know teenage grief personally and professionally. Visit the Share Your Grief page to tell your story.

Natalie Adams

"You Look Happy." But I Feel Guilty.

For the first time since my dad's death, I was really happy. So, why did I feel guilty?

Natalie Adams

Sometimes a Cold is Just a Cold

Whenever someone I know gets sick, I become terrified. What if they die like my dad did?

Natalie Adams

New (School) Year, New Me - Not Mentioning My Grief

The next school year after my dad's death, I got a fresh start with new students.

Natalie Adams

I Don't Want to See Your Homecoming Photos!

While my friends were at homecoming, I was processing the death of my dad. No one seemed to understand that hearing about good times I had

Natalie Adams

No One Gets Teen Grief, Including Other Teens

Going back to school after my dad died was scary, and I didn’t think about how my peers, who didn’t understand grief, would react.

Natalie Adams

Telling Your Teachers About Your Loss

Going through a loss during the school year is hard, and it's difficult to know what to say to your teachers.

Natalie Adams

Dreaming of My Grief & Coping with Nightmares

Along with the many side effects of grief, what once were sweet dreams turned into nightmares. Dreaming about fake vacations, conversations,

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