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

Natalie Adams

No Mindless TV for Me! Grief Changed My TV Habits

I used to spend hours in front of the TV, watching mindless shows that added nothing to my life. The death of my dad, however, changed what

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.

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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

No, It's Not You, & It Won't Be Again

I see people who make me think of my dad everywhere. Reminding myself that it isn't him is hard.

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

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Missed Opportunities Before Grief

After my dad died and I encountered everyday roadblocks that he could've solved, I felt guilty that I had never asked for his help.

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

Grieving Jealousy of Older Couples

During my grief, I became jealous of older couples for a non-typical reason.

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

AJR Indirectly Described Grief in "The Click"

Listening to music helps me grieve, and has caused me to stumble upon a deeper meaning to some of my favorite songs.

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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