The hottest Grief Substack posts right now

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Our anger matters.

Weekly Wisdom • 79 implied HN points • 21 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Grief
  1. Our upbringing influences how we express emotions and set boundaries, shaping our personality and worldview.
  2. Anger is an important emotion that sets boundaries and contributes to our well-being.
  3. Learning to express anger and set boundaries can lead to personal growth and healthier relationships.

On Mallarmé’s Tomb for Anatole—Or What to Do With Absence

Vremya • 139 implied HN points • 27 Jun 22
📚 Literature Grief
  1. Loss is hard for everyone, and it's normal to feel surprised or guilty about moving on after someone we love dies. Grief doesn’t always feel the way we expect it to.
  2. Thoughts of those we lost can be fleeting, and life goes on with daily distractions. It's a struggle to balance remembering them with living our own lives.
  3. Creating something in memory of a loved one, like a poem or a piece of art, can help to honor their memory and deal with the absence they left behind.

When Your Mentor Goes to Heaven

Southern Belle • 68 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Grief
  1. When your mentor goes to Heaven, you reflect on your own mortality.
  2. Dying well involves living well, denying ungodliness, living sensibly, and looking to God.
  3. The godly often endure suffering, glorifying God through their faith until the end of their lives.

A open letter from Daniella

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 54 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Grief
  1. Cancers can have causes beyond lifestyle choices, like genetics or unknown factors. It's important to raise awareness and fund research for rare cancers with no clear causes.
  2. Even in tough times, focus on cherishing every moment and finding joy in the little things. Enjoy life and don't let anyone steal your happiness.
  3. Express gratitude for the love and happiness in your life. Embrace the people and things that bring you joy, and remember to spread love and positivity.
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The Pleasure of (Virtual) Immortality

The Apéritif • 1 HN point • 08 Jul 24
🎭️ Culture Grief
  1. Digital memorials are changing how we remember loved ones. Instead of just gravestones, people can now share memories and stories online, making it easier for family and friends to connect with their memories.
  2. There's a worry that technology might take away the natural process of grieving. If people rely too much on digital ways to remember, they might find it harder to truly feel and work through their emotions.
  3. Using AI to connect with the deceased can create confusion about grief. While it seems comforting, it could prevent people from accepting loss and understanding the importance of real emotions in the healing process.

In Your Post-Election Feelings

Save Our Happy Place • 11 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Grief
  1. It's important to allow yourself to feel your feelings after an election. Skipping this step can lead to feeling numb and unmotivated later.
  2. Finding ways to connect with yourself and others can help during tough political times. Compassion for yourself and empathy for others can provide comfort.
  3. Processing grief can lead to clearer thinking and a renewed sense of hope. Taking time to reflect can prepare you for future challenges.

Ambiguous Loss

effectiviology • 2 HN points • 19 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Grief
  1. Ambiguous loss occurs when someone loses connection with a loved one in a way that feels unclear and lacks resolution.
  2. Ambiguous loss can happen when a person is physically absent or present but psychologically unavailable.
  3. To cope with ambiguous loss, it's helpful to acknowledge it, use 'both-and thinking,' and focus on what you can control.

Celebrating the Dead

The Flawed Yogi Report • 19 implied HN points • 05 Nov 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Grief
  1. Celebrating and honoring the dead through rituals and remembrance can help us appreciate and keep their memories alive.
  2. Grief for lost loved ones can be a transformative experience, leading to personal growth and self-reflection.
  3. Reflecting on the lives of those who have passed can inspire us to live meaningfully, fostering kindness and appreciation for each other.

Life is hectic

Midwest Humble • 6 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Grief
  1. Life can be unexpected and challenging, with milestones like having a baby and dealing with family health issues happening simultaneously.
  2. In difficult times, developing strong support systems, delegating tasks, and allowing others to lead can be crucial.
  3. Grief can come in unexpected moments, but there is also room for growth and new beginnings amidst the challenges of life.

Grief and Hope Can Coexist

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 13 Sep 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Grief
  1. Trauma, grief, and loss are part of the human experience, affecting our thoughts, feelings, and health. Addressing our interior world and connecting mental and physical health is crucial.
  2. Practicing gratitude, creating brain space, prioritizing self-care, and building a support network are essential steps towards post-traumatic growth and healing.
  3. Despite uncertainty, collective trauma, and ongoing challenges like the pandemic, finding meaning, embracing grief, and holding onto hope are vital to moving forward as a society.

Accept Reality

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Grief
  1. Accept that there are things beyond our control, such as other people's beliefs and behaviors.
  2. Focus on regulating emotions and responses, creating routines, and taking care of oneself during tough times.
  3. Recognize that everyone is going through challenges during the pandemic, and acknowledge the need for introspection, learning, and honest communication.

Mitigate Risk

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Grief
  1. The risk of getting COVID-19 will never be zero until a vaccine is available, so focus on mitigating risks by wearing masks, social distancing, being outside, handwashing, and taking personal and public responsibility.
  2. Grief is a natural response to loss and understanding the stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, finding meaning) can help navigate the process and find healing.
  3. Change is inevitable, and while the current reality may be challenging, hope remains as people adapt to new norms, follow safety guidelines, and show kindness to one another.

Allow for Grief

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 21 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Grief
  1. Grief is important to acknowledge, whether it's from major losses like the pandemic or smaller losses like missed events or daily routines.
  2. Understanding the stages of grief like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and finding meaning can help navigate the healing process.
  3. It's okay to mourn the past, but embrace change; look for silver linings, find hope in new beginnings, and be patient for a future that will bring a different 'normal.'

Blasts and baes and wtfs

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Grief
  1. The internet and internet slang can contribute to English proficiency by teaching when to use casual language and when to be formal.
  2. Social media is filled with personal essays that may lack authenticity, flooding feeds with stories that may be exaggerated or disconnected.
  3. The development of the middle-finger emoji was a complex process involving Unicode and Apple.

A hundred hairpin heartbreaks

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Grief
  1. The author is taking a break from their newsletter due to the loss of their dog, wanting more time to process their emotions and reevaluate their priorities.
  2. During a crisis, the author's instinct is to seek and absorb information to cope, but sometimes the search for answers may lead to feelings of heartbreak.
  3. The author highlights the importance of acknowledging and grieving the loss of pets, sharing resources and personal experiences to help others going through similar situations.

Talking grief and Goodreads with "Seeing Ghosts" author Kat Chow

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 21
🎭️ Culture Grief
  1. Writing a book can be a profound process of navigating grief and loss, shaping personal identity, and connecting with family history.
  2. Publishing a memoir can be a vulnerable experience as the book's narrative becomes open to interpretation and projection by readers.
  3. A memoir reflects a part, not all, of the author's life, offering a narrative with a collection of memories that mirror the complexity of grief.

Avenging Adelita

Bridget’s Newsletter Booked With Bridget • 0 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
📚 Literature Grief
  1. The story follows Tom McKeever seeking revenge on the university faculty for his wife's death.
  2. The book combines elements of psychological thriller with layers of complexity despite its brevity.
  3. The narrative is described as a suspenseful train ride, suitable for a quick read while traveling.