A Fear of Being Unproductive
The consequences of never taking a break, even when Dad died.
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OUR STORIES
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
- Aug 24, 2020
Should I Tell My Teachers about My Grief?
5 reasons why you should - or shouldn't - tell your teachers about your loss, and ways to tell them if you choose to.
Natalie Adams
- Aug 10, 2020
Dreading School Starting Each Year
I’ve realized that it’s not going back to school that I’m dreading. It’s going back to school without my dad.
Natalie Adams
- Apr 23, 2020
"We're Not Going Back to School."
A devastating text that left me grieving my high school experience, like millions of other kids are right now.
Natalie Adams
- Apr 9, 2020
Coping with Grief While Doing Online School
While the thought of online school seemed amazing at first, I quickly realized that I was going to struggle with staying home and dealing
Natalie Adams
- Mar 10, 2020
The First Friday Night of the School Year
The second school year after my dad’s death brought unforeseen sadness, including my first marching band performance of the year.
Natalie Adams
- Feb 18, 2020
Unexpected Driving School Grief
The day I turned 15, I began anxiously awaiting getting my drivers license. But, I didn’t realize how hard driving school would be for me.
Natalie Adams
- Jan 28, 2020
Long Lost Moments Before My Grief
As I stared at the middle school doors, little memories of my dad waiting for me after school came flooding into my mind.
Natalie Adams
- Dec 31, 2019
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
- Dec 24, 2019
My Life Story, Minus the Grief Part
The class stared at me. Everyone knew that my dad was gone, except for my teacher.
Natalie Adams
- Dec 10, 2019
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
- Nov 12, 2019
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.
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