loss
Home Coming: Northumberland
An intimate tour of one writer's hometown, one random moment of synchronicity at a time.
The FBI Keeps Losing Desktop Computers
The FBI lost over 200 computers and other items such as night-vision scopes last year, according to internal records obtained by Motherboard.
What It Feels Like to Mourn a Parent in Your 20s and 30s
Grieving is never easy, especially when you belong to a generation that can find it difficult to grow up.
Making Cash Quick, Losing it Quicker: We Asked Young People Why They’ve Invested in Crypto
We talk to five people who have ridden the crypto rollercoaster into huge gain and major loss.
Grieving Without God: How Atheists Deal with Death
Relying on a supernatural deity to have a plan, the promise of an afterlife, and perhaps even reuniting with deceased loved ones can be comforting for believers—but atheists need to find other ways to cope.
I Lost Three People to Suicide in One Year
Here were three loved ones from separate walks of life, all with different experiences of mental illness but the same heartbreaking outcome.
My Cousin Died. Grieving In Isolation Has Been Hell
Social distancing means my family can't comfort each other or mourn together and it feels like we're being robbed of closure.
After My Wife Died I Painted the Holiday She Always Wanted
Tess and I often spoke about going to Iceland. But cancer intervened.
People Tell Us the Surprising Things That Helped Them Grieve a Huge Loss
Grief can feel overwhelming, with its waves of pain and yearning, but most people find a thing or two that help to ease its grip. We asked some young bereaved people what that thing is for them.
How I Used Makeup to Heal from Loss
I was in such a pained state that I wanted people—even strangers—to stop and pay attention.
What My 64-Year-Old Mom’s First Dance Recital Taught Me About Grief
After my dad died, my mom worried about being alone. Her unexpected new hobby showed me how far we’ve come.
The Agony of Seeing Miscarriage Stories Shared Online
I want people to be able to talk about their loss, but seeing these posts opens up a wound for me.