I’m joined by the Godmother of Grief, the Co-Founder of Modern Loss, writer, speaker, and big inspirer of SSFYL, Rebecca Soffer. When Rebecca was 30, her mother was killed in a car accident one hour after dropping Rebecca off from a family camping trip to the Adirondacks. Four years later, her father died of a heart attack while on vacation. So much loss at such a relatively young age. She began to navigate life as a parentless only child and co-founded Modern Loss as a place to share the unspea
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A Trigger of Grief: Weddings
I haven’t been very open about this before, but going to weddings when you’re grieving is really, REALLY hard. Fathers walk their daughters down the aisle, then they give a speech, then they have a dance with the bride, then they walk around beaming with pride from...
A Memorial Site for Gary
I had the idea to set up a memorial for my father in Conshohocken, PA just under a year ago. Getting that idea to reality took longer than expected. Not because of any logistical issues, but because the planning required me to actively think about the fact that he was...
Understanding Children and Grief
By Kat Reese: I think a lot about children and how they process change and loss. For eight years, I have worked with children during their grieving process whether it is because their home life was not ideal, they saw things that made them feel unsafe, or their lives...
Why Changing Offices Had an Effect on My Grief
When I first started my job, my office was a sanctuary. I couldn't believe how professional I felt to have such a beautiful office that I could call my own and decorate however I wanted. I held meetings in there, feeling like I was a fraud. Does someone know they...
11 Songs to Listen to When You Need to Cry it Out
Find a quiet space, kick back, and let the emotions flow! Once in a while, you can really benefit from taking the opportunity to let it all out—open those lungs and tear ducts and cry until the cows come home. There is even scientific research supporting the...
My Hair Can Tell You About My Grief. Here’s How.
Who knew brushing your hair was a herculean task?! It sounds ridiculous, but you can tell how I'm feeling by my hair. After my future mother-in-law passed away in November, the natural progression of grief kicked in and I lost all motivation to do anything......
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