This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

A family gathers around a photo of the child they lost to a life-threatening illness. Friends of Karen is a non-profit that provides vital financial, advocacy, and emotional support to families ...

A few years ago, a friend asked for my advice on how to best support her sister-in-law who had a miscarriage. In response, I breathed a long breath and said… “ugh.” My friend said, “I mean, you study ...

Our culture has never been comfortable with death. When someone close to us has a parent, sibling, or child die, we often don’t know what to say, let alone how to provide comfort and support. It’s ...

The holidays are generally perceived as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays may instead be a time filled with pain ...

If your friend is going through heartbreak, they're enduring a raw, jagged pain that cuts deep. They may lie awake at 3 a.m., replaying painful memories or dissolve into tears at the sound of a ...

True support isn't about having all the answers; it's about being a steady, non-judgmental presence and providing a safe space for them to simply be. This article explores how to shift your mindset ...

Dear Abby: I am concerned about a dear friend who has a diagnosis of mild dementia. She has no family here. Her closest relatives are four hours away, and she has minimal contact with them. She was ...

When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with... 'May love rest gently in your broken heart': What ...