I live in the Cleveland, Ohio area (live in upper far east side, work in lower far east side) and am looking for grief resources for any of the following: people with a DBT background who are grieving, people in their 20s who are grieving, people whose parents died young, "radical Catholics" or "glass-half-full agnostics" who are grieving, Italian-Americans who are grieving a fellow Italian, people who are grieving a loved one that died of a liver ailment. I am kind of an introvert, so while getting a feel for what groups are out there is good, I could also use websites, books, etc. re: same. Thanks. [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I feel less alone in my grief? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 15 answers

My boyfriend's best friend just died over the weekend. He is inconsolable. I know I can't make it better, but how can I make it suck less? To complicate matters, this is not a "normal" situation, and we're not a "normal" couple. MeFites familiar with BDSM culture and psychology encouraged to reply, particularly those familiar with roleplaying/puppy play. Lengthy details inside; probably NSFW (concept, not content). [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Do you have any advice for helping a family deal with the death of an infant, with the added fuck you from god that the mother can't have another child? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 23 answers

Reading/poetry to say goodbye to a dog? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 17 answers

The new normal sucks. How am I supposed to cope after my father's suddenish death? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 29 answers

My good friends' cat just died. What can I get them/do for them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 27 answers

My dad died recently, and the resulting grief and intense emotional state I'm in have ramped up feelings I have for an unattainable person... a crush. I'm happily married, and this is confusing and painful. [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 14 answers

My employee may or may not have a genuine psychological problem. How should I address this? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 30 answers

Having kids or not when you have chronic health issues: how did you decide and come to terms with it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Please suggest resources for dealing with the loss of a loved one – how to cope with grief. When you moved to the area just before it happened, you’re now all alone, and don’t have friends established, or anyone to talk to - it’s hard to cope with the enormous bills, the life change and deep emptiness. You go to work and pretend all is fine, but it’s not. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Periods after Miscarriage? I had a miscarriage on 10-28-07. The first period after that was November 28 through December 3rd. It was complete and there was no D & C. I had a follow up with my OB 11-28 . Before the pregnancy and miscarriage my body was more predictable. Can a miscarriage change my body and periods? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there any place in Chicago to go for free, extremely cheap, or sliding-scale-rate therapy/counseling? [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2007 - 9 answers

A very dear friend had a miscarriage earlier this year. Suddenly our friends are getting pregnant, and I think it's difficult for her. Are there any extra ways I can support her? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 11 answers

I need help deciding whether to continue seeing my psychologist (who i really like) and see a psychiatrist (who I also really like) for med management, or see the psychiatrist for both therapy and med management? Also, does anyone have experience with Harvard Pilgrim HMO's mental health benefits? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2007 - 9 answers

One of my good friends died a few days ago. Can you recommend some suitable works of literature (fiction, essay, poetry, etc.) to help me along? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 24 answers

I don't know whether it's time to put my dog down or not. Long, rambling, a few gross details - but your help appreciated. [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I record a voice mail message from a landline onto my computer? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2007 - 10 answers

What steps do you take to grieve companion animals? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 29 answers

Processing and dealing with a sudden death. [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 19 answers

How can I deal with anger/fear over a senseless death? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2007 - 18 answers

Help me think of a song to illustrate the fifth stage of grief. [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 68 answers

How do I support my dad in his grief? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 11 answers

My kitten just died, and I'm looking for songs to help ease the pain. [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2007 - 26 answers

A friend of mine is having a very hard time dealing with the aftermath of a recent traumatic event that remains prominently in the forefront of the local news. [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2007 - 5 answers

Can anyone personally recommend a support site and/or community specifically for people grieving from cancer, brain cancer if possible? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2007 - 9 answers

Grieffilter: Is he still grieving his wife, even though it's been so long? Need advice on my relationship with a widower... [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 11 answers

Books/writing on death, loss and grief. [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 41 answers

Are there any books you think a smart, grieving preteen would find comforting or of use? More details inside. [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2006 - 15 answers

My mother passed away last week and now I'm lost. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 70 answers

PetPsychologyFilter: Our 8 year old cat disappeared a few weeks ago. We've done (most of) the usual stuff. Should I keep looking? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2006 - 17 answers

A close friend has just had a parent die after a long illness. For reasons I won't go into the situation is very, very bad overall, and I want to be as supportive as I possibly can be on the long road of handling something like this. [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2006 - 12 answers

How long will it take for my body to return to normal after a miscarriage? How about my mind? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2006 - 20 answers

Help me do something nice for somebody whose beloved dog is dying. [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 31 answers

How do I stay sane while I try to conceive after a miscarriage? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2006 - 31 answers

Should I contact the family of a person whose death I witnessed? [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2006 - 71 answers

How to cope with unpleasant and not fully explainable longterm medical issues? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2005 - 10 answers

The Does-My-Brother-Need-Psychological-Help and How-To-Persuade-Him-To-Get-Some filter. [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2005 - 23 answers

I think I might be overly loyal to my employer. In fact, every employer I have had. [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2005 - 13 answers

My girlfriend cheated on me this weekend. I am beside myself with grief. How do I cope, and where do I go from here? [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2005 - 58 answers

Death in the workplace. [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm trying to find an NPR interview/piece on recording the stories of elderly family members for future generations. I recently learned that a friend's father is dying of Lou Gehrig's disease and has been given between 18 months to five years to live. [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2005 - 5 answers

My 14 year old dog died yesterday. I also have a 3 year old dog who is puzzled and sad; what can I do to help him adjust? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2005 - 14 answers

How do I learn what to say to a friend in need? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2005 - 18 answers

GriefandConsolationFilter: I (perhaps too quickly) volunteered to help assemble a memorial scrapbook for a woman who works for the same company as me, and who was murdered by her boyfriend a few days ago. I never met her and I hear she was very nice, so I'm fishing for any good poems, quotes, and or ideas. She was young (24) and died too soon but since we never met, I'm at a loss. All suggestion appreciated muchly.
posted on Feb 4, 2005 - 6 answers

Tonight the father of a close friend of mine passed away. In the last month this is the third relative he has lost and his mother is in cancer treatement : more inside
posted on Jan 11, 2005 - 12 answers

BereavementFilter: Etiquettement dilemma about opening/agitating mourning versus sharing in a small life-afirming-recollection-of-the-deceased, er, something (the [+] might make more sense, sorry)
posted on Jan 9, 2005 - 12 answers

SympathyFilter: What's the best way to help my girlfriend deal with the passing of a family member? Difficulty level=other side of the country. [Morbid inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2004 - 6 answers

What's the best way to mourn the passing of a loved one? What's the best way to help one's family grieve?
posted on Dec 22, 2003 - 14 answers