Grief in Common Updates, Questions & Answers Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:32:01 -0400 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:32:01 -0400 Grief In Common http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/forums/grief-in-common-updates-questions-answers/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:15:22 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/how-to-adjust-to-being-single.3333/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/how-to-adjust-to-being-single.3333/ invalid@example.com (Butterfly14) Butterfly14
How to adjust to being single]]> 12 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:24:36 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/feeling-so-alone.3842/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/feeling-so-alone.3842/ invalid@example.com (Kalie) Kalie
Next Monday, July 7, would be his 77th birthday. I dread the day...

Feeling so alone]]> 4 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:38:25 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/im-drowning-in-emotions-and-financial-debt-since-the-suicide-of-my-fiance-kids-dad.3895/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/im-drowning-in-emotions-and-financial-debt-since-the-suicide-of-my-fiance-kids-dad.3895/ invalid@example.com (Kathleen24) Kathleen24
Im drowning in emotions and financial debt since the suicide of my fiance/kids dad]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:20:45 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/where-are-you-from.215/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/where-are-you-from.215/ invalid@example.com (griefic) griefic
For example: "I'm from St. Augustine, Florida. Anyone from my area?"...

You see, that's the whole reason why this website was created. It's wonderful to find the support online and to be able to sign in anytime from anywhere and find others who understand. But we know that the loneliness in grief can be best...

Where are you from?]]> 634 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:00:16 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/unkind-words.3866/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/unkind-words.3866/ invalid@example.com (Joellyn) Joellyn
Unkind words]]> 2 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:35:04 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/sudden-death-3-years-counting-still-cant-concentrate.3886/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/sudden-death-3-years-counting-still-cant-concentrate.3886/ invalid@example.com (Unfocused) Unfocused
I haven't tried this before, but I've read everywhere that eventually our focus & concentration will return. Although I am better than the first year & slightly better than the second year, I still have considerable trouble concentrating & focusing. Even my memory hasn't completely returned.

I recently weaned off a very low dose of antidepressant approximately 3 months ago & I feel that my memory has gotten worse as well as my concentration. I used to love reading books. I still...

Sudden Death 3 Years & Counting; Still Can't Concentrate]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:02:49 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/attempting-to-navigate-the-grief-storm.3885/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/attempting-to-navigate-the-grief-storm.3885/ invalid@example.com (StarRunner22) StarRunner22 She was not only my best friend, but my life. I was her live in caregiver, so you can imagine the overwhelming sadness and empty feeling I experience every day.
I have essentially had to plan her burial and simultaneously trying not to focus on feeling the true depth of my pain, empty , sadness, lonely,...

Attempting to Navigate the grief storm.]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:11:02 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/back-after-long-long-break.3879/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/back-after-long-long-break.3879/ invalid@example.com (David Hughes) David Hughes
-david hughes]]> 2 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:04:05 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/shocked-finding-out-someone-i-loved-died-many-years-ago.1850/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/shocked-finding-out-someone-i-loved-died-many-years-ago.1850/ invalid@example.com (Rob67) Rob67 The thought that she has been dead most of that time...

Shocked finding out someone I loved died many years ago]]> 525 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:48:09 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/what-would-help.245/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/what-would-help.245/ invalid@example.com (griefic) griefic While we have some ideas of what that may be:

• opportunities for video group chats
• individual support sessions
• grief workshop offerings

We want to hear from YOU and find out what would be most supportive to you as you're grieving.
Please write in your thoughts or suggestions below!]]> 72 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:19:10 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/guilt.3841/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/guilt.3841/ invalid@example.com (Lori Beth) Lori Beth
Guilt]]> 1 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:31:33 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/will-our-loved-ones-be-waiting-for-us.1270/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/will-our-loved-ones-be-waiting-for-us.1270/ invalid@example.com (Katiebug17) Katiebug17 35 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:11:56 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/the-power-of-dogs-in-your-new-life.3684/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/the-power-of-dogs-in-your-new-life.3684/ invalid@example.com (DogsAreMyLife) DogsAreMyLife
The Power of Dogs in Your New Life]]> 4 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:24:13 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/need-a-road-map-guide.3808/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/need-a-road-map-guide.3808/ invalid@example.com (Colls10) Colls10
Need a road map / guide]]> 2 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:25:03 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/mom-dad-and-sister-died-just-me.3791/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/mom-dad-and-sister-died-just-me.3791/ invalid@example.com (ChristinaCosta) ChristinaCosta
Mom dad and sister died just me]]> 2 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:03:52 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/loss-of-father-and-uncle.3788/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/loss-of-father-and-uncle.3788/ invalid@example.com (Mamapanda2281) Mamapanda2281 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:04:38 -0500 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/transform-pain-into-strength-with-brokenly-beautiful.3766/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/transform-pain-into-strength-with-brokenly-beautiful.3766/ invalid@example.com (rm0925) rm0925
A part of me wishes I didn’t have to be here—because being here means we’ve all faced the kind of loss that changes everything. But another part of me is deeply grateful to connect with you, to share, and perhaps offer even the smallest bit of comfort during this journey through grief.


I’d like to share my book, *Brokenly Beautiful*, with the hope that it becomes a guiding light for anyone navigating loss, resilience, and the process of rebuilding.


*Brokenly Beautiful*...

"Transform Pain into Strength with Brokenly Beautiful"]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:04:38 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/i-just-need-help.3741/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/i-just-need-help.3741/ invalid@example.com (Sapphiresteel77) Sapphiresteel77
I Just Need Help]]> Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:20:17 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/unknown.3721/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/unknown.3721/ invalid@example.com (Sapphiresteel77) Sapphiresteel77
Unknown]]> 1 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:13:16 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/dating-after-loss.3690/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/dating-after-loss.3690/ invalid@example.com (Hami1212) Hami1212
Is anyone else dipping their toes into these uncharted waters? I lost my wife 3 1/2 years ago after 22 years of marriage. I tried dating again way too soon, and the results weren't great. After that, I realized I needed to back off dating and work on myself.

Fast-forward almost two years later. Isolation and loneliness drove me to dating apps. I thought I was in a good place with my grief and ready to try again. I met someone last week, and while she wasn't my "type," we hit...

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