“One of the best things someone said to me soon after my partner died,” says therapist and writer Megan Devine, “was: With something this big, ‘just happened’ can mean 80 years ago as much as it means this morning.” Devine offers an online “Writing Your Grief” course that’s designed for anyone who is navigating loss (not just those who consider themselves writers). Go to http://modernloss.com/grief-writing-course/ for more information.

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What My Dad’s Death Taught Me About Life
Paul Ollinger didn't shed a tear when his dad died. Instead, he was flooded with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for his father's life and the lessons he left behind.