grief
Grieving Without God: How Atheists Deal with Death
Relying on a supernatural deity to have a plan, the promise of an afterlife, and perhaps even reuniting with deceased loved ones can be comforting for believers—but atheists need to find other ways to cope.
10 Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask a 100-Year-Old
Despite the horrors of war and personal loss, Alfia has lived a joyful life – and she's amazed by the modern world.
Death, Colour and Conflict Collide at Europe's Most Viral Cemetery
The vibrant grave markers and epitaphs noting the manner of death at Romania's "Merry Cemetery" draw thousands, but things are not as peaceful as they seem.
Crying on the Clock Is the Best WFH Perk
The release from workplace behavior expectations was essential this year, when many of us needed room to cry over a sad car commercial (or whatever).
The Cosmologist Working to Preserve the Night Sky for the Future
Dr. Aparna Venkatesan studies the distant reaches of space and time, while advocating for a night sky undamaged by orbital clutter.
What Christmas Is Like When Both Your Parents Are Dead
“Most people count the days until Christmas; I count the days until it’s over. Nobody teaches you how to celebrate the holidays without your parents.”
I Lost Three People to Suicide in One Year
Here were three loved ones from separate walks of life, all with different experiences of mental illness but the same heartbreaking outcome.
Arecibo Observatory, an Icon of Science and Pop Culture, Has Collapsed
After 57 years of service to the astronomical community, the Arecibo Observatory collapsed on Tuesday, sparking widespread grief.
How to Get Through This Tough Winter Without Leaning on Drugs and Alcohol
Not sure how to make it through the “most wonderful time of the year” without getting plastered? Experts say there are plenty of other options.
Without Live Music, I Wouldn’t Have Been Able to Overcome Grief
As all my memories of my dad started to blur, gigs have had the most incredible ways of transporting me back.
Stillborn Photos Are a Way for Parents to Grieve a Complicated Loss
Chrissy Teigen was accused of capitalizing on her pregnancy loss for attention. But photos offer a tangible way for parents to grieve a short life.
We Want Grief To Follow a Timeline. It Doesn’t
Cultural stories about grief promise it gets better with time. This is largely true, but grief can also set its own messy course—feeling delayed, surging unexpectedly, or lasting too long.