Tag: grief
Blue Christmas: When Red and Green Make Blue
The last time I heard the words “Blue Christmas,” they were crooned by Elvis.
Abandoned By Friends After Death Of A Partner
After the death of a partner, a man says his friends have scattered to the wind. He wonders how to respond.
A man experiences loneliness after a loss
It’s understandable to feel friendless and lonely after a loss.
Coping with the death of a close friend around the holidays
The death of a close friend can be as painful as the death of a family member. And when the loss occurs right around the holidays, it can be especially hard.
Friendship and Loss: When Grief Changes A Friendship
She lost a friend to cancer; now the grief of the friend’s widower feels like another loss, compounding the pain.
Should I give my friend a pass because she is grieving?
It can be tricky to know when to give a friend “a pass”—and how much to overlook after trauma or loss.
Friendship by the Book: Friends Forever by Danielle Steele
Friends Forever by Danielle Steele follows its characters from when they first meet in kindergarten until they are well into their teens
and twenties. The story reflects not only on the expectations and lives of the protagonists but also on those of their families, all of whom are interconnected.
Is a friend’s response to your loss or serious illness a litmus test of your friendship?
A recent post on The Friendship Forums of this blog expressed the hurt and frustration someone felt when certain friends and colleagues failed to show empathy after he lost his mother to cancer.
Grief complicated by the loss of a best friend
QUESTION Dear Irene, My best friend and I had a major falling out 4½ years ago shortly after the death of my two-year-old son. At the time I was so deep in grief and my judgment so impaired that I did not apologize for behavior on my part that led to our breakup. It […]
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