From Happy Holidays to Sad Holidays
I used to love Christmas, but now it's just a reminder of the people I've lost.
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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.
Odessa Jayde
- Jun 25, 2021
The Pain Only Few Have Ever Known
The day after Christmas, I lost my sister. She originally wasn’t supposed to live the first twenty-four hours. She lived to be ten years old
Natalie Adams
- Apr 20, 2021
Grieving a Living Person
The grief that came with almost losing a friend to suicide.
Natalie Adams
- Apr 13, 2021
A Review of IF ONLY by Carole Geithner
The story of a teenager navigating life after the death of her mom.
Alex
- Mar 30, 2021
Left in the Dark
A poem by Alex. I wear black maybe some white Can someone please take my hand? Drag me into the light the pain hurts in my heart its...
Natalie Adams
- Mar 16, 2021
A Year of Changes Without Dad
The world has changed, and Dad isn't here for it.
Natalie Adams
- Mar 2, 2021
Teen Grief Heroes
Maybe all of us grieving teens are heroes, just not the type you read about in books.
Natalie Adams
- Feb 13, 2021
Grief Out Loud - Love Stories Episode
"Even if you don't really celebrate it, Valentine's Day can be rough when you're grieving. This year, we decided to bring you a compilation
Natalie Adams
- Feb 2, 2021
A Fear of Being Unproductive
The consequences of never taking a break, even when Dad died.
Natalie Adams
- Jan 19, 2021
Friendship Grief
The people I had once considered my closest friends became strangers that I only texted on holidays, if that. While I’ve casually talked to
Natalie Adams
- Jan 5, 2021
Calling Out Insensitive Grief Comments
What to do when someone makes an insensitive comment about your grief.
Natalie Adams
- Dec 29, 2020
New Year, No Dad
The struggle of starting another year without my dad.
Natalie Adams
- Dec 22, 2020
(Un)Happy Holidays
I'm dreading the holidays. Written by Natalie Adams.
Maggie Zimmerman
- Dec 14, 2020
I Am Here for You
TW: Suicide. When I lost a friend to suicide. Written by Maggie Zimmerman.
Natalie Adams
- Nov 30, 2020
Is It OK to Not Talk about Grief?
My family always tries to talk about grief, but I don't want to.
Matthew
- Nov 23, 2020
The Game Isn't Over
A poem by Matthew. I put together this poem on my family's magnet board, on the evening after my brother's service. Everything was fresh; I
Natalie Adams
- Nov 21, 2020
Reminders & Tips for the Holidays
The holidays can be painful during grief. Here are some reminders and tips for how you can get through the holiday season while grieving.
Natalie Adams
- Nov 17, 2020
Grief Isn't All Uphill
Struggling with parts of grief I thought I had gotten over brought back an old feeling: Helplessness.
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