Harrowing reason why teacher wears a cardigan every day to work
"You turned something tragic into a way to protect others," praised one user.
Grieving cat owner checks Google Earth, what she finds breaks hearts
"He's still waiting for you to come home, just in a different way," one person wrote among other condolences.
Dad-to-be refusing to name first child after late stepmom praised
Newsweek spoke to social worker and therapist Amanda Arciero about how grief can leave lasting impacts on family dynamics.
Bride-to-be rejecting stepdad's plans to be part of her wedding backed
Newsweek spoke to expert Denise Tarquinio about why the woman may be struggling to let him into her special day.
What celebrating birthday after twin's death looks like: "part of you dies"
Kimberly Wright, 29, says that a part of her identity died when her twin brother passed away from an overdose.
Woman grieving mom's death logs into her Amazon—Can't believe what she sees
"I began to look everywhere I could, on her phone, on her email and in old texts, for things I could use to keep her memory alive."
Tears over pet grieving family's dog that passed suddenly: "struggling"
The dog was crying to his owners the entire week after the other canine's passing.
The vet gave my dog 20 days, then I had to make a heartbreaking decision
An X-ray revealed my 12-year-old dog had hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer known as the "silent killer."
I found Dad's last list 20 years after he died. It made me cry
After his death, I scooped all his little notebooks into a box. The pain was too raw, and then the business of living interfered.
I told my sweet son "be safe". Hours later, our lives were shattered
The eldest child's face exploded in grief. I'll never get the picture and the sound of her moaning scream out of my mind.
Tears at how little girl who lost dad shops for mom's Christmas present
Mira Simone told Newsweek of her admiration for her daughter's ability to shoulder the weight of loss at such a young age.
Woman goes through late mom's phone, can't cope with what she finds
At first, Shelby Curry thought it was just "a silly video," but she was floored by what came next.
Tears at reason man walks his son-in-law's new bride down aisle
Hannah Bender said it was a beautiful "full circle moment" to see her grandad walk down the aisle with her new stepmom, 12 years after losing her mom to cancer.
My son was full of life—then tragedy struck on a cruise ship
I can't tell you how much I need those 20 minutes with him.
Hearts break over how dad grieves the loss of his senior dog
Boo Am Go wanted to make the tribute as large as possible so that his beloved Bella can "see it from heaven" and know how much he's missing her.
I survived being hit, but woke up forever changed
That was the question all my loved ones were asking themselves—doctors had no answer.
There was an accident with my children. Everything changed in an instant
When your child is taken from you, the world becomes a different place. Every day feels like a battle just to get through.
What woman did with father's ashes shocks internet
Five years after his death, the YouTuber Rosanna Pansino was finally ready to fulfill her dad's dying wish.
Tears as dogs say final goodbyes to 13-year-old brother: "They grieve too"
A heartbreaking video shows two saddened siblings saying a last goodbye to their golden retriever brother.
My son's words broke my heart. I had to invent a word for my endless grief
What Nick said broke my heart and I was almost grateful for the magical thinking that an eight-year-old can employ.
Labor nurse shares moving way parents make memories after baby loss
As a postpartum medic, Sarah does everything in her power to make families feel seen and safe.
Dad loses wife to postpartum depression—vows to fight for "moms everywhere"
After losing his wife, Alexis, to PPD, Steven D'Achille has dedicated his life to raising awareness about the condition.
Woman, 27, with heart failure reveals how she copes with the idea of dying
Death is a daunting prospect for many, but after a lot of reflection and work on herself, Bella Salsberry feels at peace with the life she's been granted.
My son didn't text back that morning. Then I got a call every parent fears
We became committed to continuing what our son started. Jack could easily be your child.
What late mom sent son every birthday before she passed away breaks hearts
"I've come to terms with the fact that I won't hear from her anymore, but that doesn't make it easier," Josh Chace told Newsweek.
Woman uncovers emotional link to mom who passed when she was 5—"Guiding me"
"Made me smile, laugh and cry all at the same time," Simone told Newsweek.
Woman grieving her dogs doesn't believe in "signs"—Then looks up at the sky
Vanessa Brown spotted the cloud through her tears and it truly gave her the sense that Roxy and Zoey "are happy wherever they are."
How one woman turned her baby loss heartbreak into healing strangers
October is pregnancy and infant loss month. Korie Leigh shares her experience and how it shaped her work in grief counseling.
Tears as dad reveals daughter's and late mother's eternal bond "lives on"
"In my mind, I was passing down a part of my mom," Jay Lyons told Newsweek.
Two women on how exercise saved them from grief
Elena Touroni, consultant psychologist, told Newsweek: "Physical activity helps to reduce stress by lowering levels of cortisol."