A month-by-month companion for the first year after loss — covering grief stages, anniversaries, holidays, and milestones that often trigger fresh waves of sorrow.
The first year after losing someone is full of "firsts" — the first holiday, the first birthday, the first time you'd normally call them. This guide walks through the emotional terrain of that year month by month, helping you understand why grief isn't linear, what to expect around anniversaries and milestones, and how to navigate well-meaning but unhelpful comments from others. It's a steady companion for a year that rarely feels steady.
A month-by-month companion for the first year after loss — covering grief stages, anniversaries, holidays, and milestones that often trigger fresh waves of sorrow.