Blog

Returning to Work After Your Child Dies

Practical guidance for going back to work after a child's death, including leave rights, workplace conversations, and phase-back strategies for bereaved parents.

Returning to Work After Death of Mother

Going back to work after your mother dies — what to expect from grief brain at work, how to talk to your manager, and your bereavement leave rights in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

Returning to Work After Sibling Death

How to navigate going back to work after your brother or sister dies — from bereavement leave gaps to managing grief brain at your desk.

Same Sex Estate Planning

Estate planning for same-sex couples covers wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and the documents that keep your partner from being shut out.

Same Sex Partner Died Hostile Family

When your partner's biological family turns hostile after their death — taking belongings, controlling the funeral, or locking you out. How to protect yourself.

Same Sex Partner Died No Will

When your same-sex partner dies without a will, intestacy laws can shut you out entirely. Here's what happens to the estate and how to protect yourself.

Same Sex Partner Died Property Rights

Housing and property rights after your same-sex partner dies — lease succession, eviction protection, and what Braschi v. Stahl means for surviving partners.

Same Sex Partner Died What Now

Your same-sex partner just died and you don't know where to start. Here's what to do in the first 72 hours — legal steps, documents, and how to protect yourself.

School Memorial When a Student Dies

What happens with your child's desk at school, memorial policies, and how schools should handle a student death — guidance for bereaved parents and educators.

Self Care During Grief

Self care during grief isn't bubble baths and candles. It's eating, sleeping, and surviving the admin — practical strategies for when your capacity is at zero.

Siblings Fighting After Parent Death

Why siblings fight after a parent dies — from estate disputes to childhood roles resurfacing — and practical strategies for navigating family conflict during grief.

Solo Parenting After Your Spouse Dies

How to raise children alone after your husband or wife dies — managing grief, logistics, and estate planning when you're suddenly the only parent.

Support Groups for Loss of Mother

The best support groups for women and men who've lost their mother — online groups, in-person circles, therapy-led programs, and what to expect from each.

Sympathy Messages for Loss of Mother

Genuine sympathy messages for someone who lost their mother. What to say, what to avoid, and messages for cards, texts, and social media.

How to Tell Coworkers Your Child Died

Scripts and strategies for telling your workplace about your child's death. Bereavement leave, accommodations, and managing re-entry when you return.

How to Tell People Your Partner Died

Telling friends, family, coworkers, and acquaintances that your partner has died is overwhelming. Practical scripts and guidance for every conversation.

Unmarried Couples Rights When One Dies

When an unmarried partner dies, the surviving partner has almost no automatic legal rights. Here's what you're actually entitled to and how to protect yourself.

What to Do When Your Adult Child Dies

A step-by-step guide for the first 72 hours after your adult child dies — securing their home, notifying institutions, and protecting yourself from costly mistakes.