A friend I’ve known since grade school lost her son last year. She has not told anyone in our group. I found out from a ...

Sometimes it is hard to know how to support a friend who is experiencing grief and loss, especially during a time of year that is said to be full of happiness, good cheer, and merriment. It can be ...

Asking Eric: Siblings juggle elder care and health issues May. 22, 2026, 7:00 a.m.

When someone we care about is grieving the death of a loved one, many of us want to help but are unsure how. We’re afraid of ...

Many of us want to be there to help a friend or family member who is experiencing a severe loss. Words often fail us at times like these. Some of us are so afraid to say or do the wrong thing, we end ...

Grief is hard and the holidays make it even harder. Our society does not understand or like grief. In fact, we do a great job of pushing away those who are struggling because their grief makes us ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend I’ll call “Sally.” She is in her mid-50s and is single with no kids. Both of her parents are deceased. Prior to her mother’s death, she quit her job to care for her. Once ...

The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy and togetherness, but for those who are grieving, it can deepen loss and isolation. While many celebrate, remember that some need extra support during ...

I was living in a kind of betwixt and between, trying to balance caring for her, my young children, and my patients, while ...