Grief in Common Updates, Questions & Answers Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:21:48 -0400 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:21:48 -0400 Grief In Common http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/forums/grief-in-common-updates-questions-answers/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:56:06 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/signs-or-coincidence.2065/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/signs-or-coincidence.2065/ invalid@example.com (skies24) skies24
Today was just one of those days. Took my mom to have same day surgery which was the same hospital my person passed away at in January. On our way home my mom wanted coffee so we stopped at a totally random place. My person’s parents were there. At 3 in the afternoon on a Tuesday we were all at this random store. It just made me think she was there.

Are things a coincidence or meant to be?
Are people put in your life for a...

Signs or coincidence]]> 32 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:41:42 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/i-just-want-him-back.3223/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/i-just-want-him-back.3223/ invalid@example.com (Tisha) Tisha
I JUST WANT HIM BACK]]> 19 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:38:54 -0400 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!]]> 73 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:19:28 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/i-am-heartbroken.3959/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/i-am-heartbroken.3959/ invalid@example.com (cheezborgerthecat) cheezborgerthecat
I am heartbroken]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:16:05 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/grandma-death.3940/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/grandma-death.3940/ invalid@example.com (Celiagabriela) Celiagabriela
Grandma death]]> 1 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:37:42 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/loss.3318/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/loss.3318/ invalid@example.com (jmtriton1) jmtriton1 years and can't get past it]]> 2 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:06:27 -0400 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]]> 534 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:49:53 -0400 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?]]> 642 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:37:32 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/disenfranchised-grief.3931/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/disenfranchised-grief.3931/ invalid@example.com (Jubilateagno) Jubilateagno I have just lost my lover of nearly 9 years to a heart attack. I am finding it hard being on the outside and not being able to be open about my grief because I am the 'other woman'. Does anyone else have experience of this?]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:43:23 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/i-feel-invalid.3917/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/i-feel-invalid.3917/ invalid@example.com (cloverly) cloverly
i feel invalid]]> 4 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:15:27 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/grief-resource.3924/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/grief-resource.3924/ invalid@example.com (katieshieh) katieshieh
https://katieshieh.gumroad.com/l/xuquus]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:57:30 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/missing-my-mom.3913/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/missing-my-mom.3913/ invalid@example.com (atreadway2014) atreadway2014
Missing my mom]]> 2 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:52:32 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/if-i-have-ptsd-after-my-husband-passing-was-caregiver-9-years.2837/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/if-i-have-ptsd-after-my-husband-passing-was-caregiver-9-years.2837/ invalid@example.com (Patti 61) Patti 61 Of Parkinsons it has been 4 years 10 months yesterday that he passed.
I can't get those years of his condition and suffering from my mind,
I lately am questioning if I have PTSD now.
I never had high bloodpressure till after his passing, Physician
can't get it under control, seeing a new family physician next week,
will talk to him about my ? ing myself if I could have PTSD.
I appreciate others replays, thanks....

? If I have PTSD after my husband passing was caregiver 9 years]]> 8 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:14:01 -0400 http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/step-parent-loss.3916/ http://www.griefincommon.com/connect/threads/step-parent-loss.3916/ invalid@example.com (Nstcbllz175) Nstcbllz175
Step parent loss]]> 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]]> 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.]]>