Gifts for the Grieving

Grieving Gifts

Grieving Gifts

Grief is one of the most difficult emotions that humans can experience.... 

  • Understanding the Many Forms of Grief

    Understanding the Many Forms of Grief

    Grief isn't always tied to losing a loved one. It can manifest in various situations and ways for different people. Although it can be difficult to recognize, it's important to...

    Understanding the Many Forms of Grief

    Grief isn't always tied to losing a loved one. It can manifest in various situations and ways for different people. Although it can be difficult to recognize, it's important to...

  • Holidays and Grief Tips 2023

    Holidays and Grief Tips 2023

    The holiday season is often a time of joy and celebration, but for those dealing with grief, it can be a difficult time. Especially the first holidays without a loved...

    Holidays and Grief Tips 2023

    The holiday season is often a time of joy and celebration, but for those dealing with grief, it can be a difficult time. Especially the first holidays without a loved...

  • My First Funeral

    My First Funeral

    It wasn't until I spoke with a few friends who had never experienced anyone talking about the death of a child to them that I realized how uncommon it was...

    My First Funeral

    It wasn't until I spoke with a few friends who had never experienced anyone talking about the death of a child to them that I realized how uncommon it was...

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  • Empathy Logo

    'Empathy' app for after someone dies

    This app helps to keep track of the all of the items after someone dies. 

    When you sign up for the app it asks you who died and then customizes your experience. 

    It walks you through to-do items including the funeral planning, closing accounts, handling personal belongings etc. 

    *Tara doesn't receive a commission from this resource.

    Go to Empathy website 
  • 'everplans' for planning for the unexpected

    Thinking of our own deaths can be hard and incredibly uncomfortable. 

    You may have an estate lawyer and depending on your estate, probably should.  

    However the everplans site, book and app are a great place to start. 

    Or maybe it's just a medical emergency that your family needs to access to pay bills or look up your doctor.

    Or maybe you're trying to proactively gather information about your aging parents.

    *Tara doesn't receive a commission from this resource.

    Go to everplans website 
  • OptionB.Org helps people who are navigating loss and hardship find a way forward.

    Sheryl Sandberg founded OptionB, after writing a book called Option B about the death of her husband and aftermath.

    This website provides multiple resources on grieving, loss and mental health.

    Go to OptionB website 
  • Cleveland Clinic

    The Cleaned Clinic has one of best in-depth and easy to understand articles on grief.

    Go to Cleveland Clinic website