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

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

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

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

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