“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.”
- Vicki Harrison
We are here for you as you go through the grieving process, no matter how long it’s been or what stage of the journey you’re on. Please see the resources below for online grief communities.
If after some time has passed, you find your grief is overwhelming to the point of interfering with work, daily functions, or personal relationships, you may wish to speak to a professional grief therapist.
Individual counseling, local grief support groups, and online websites may help in working through your grief.
GriefShare is a nationwide network of groups of people who meet weekly to share and support each other during the grief recovery process. Visit www.griefshare.org to find a support group near you.
Online resources include discussion forums, educational tools, and a community for people who are dealing with grief. You may find one or more of the following websites to be helpful:
Griefnet.org is an internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss with over 50 email support groups.
Widownet.org is an online information and self-help resource for, and by, widows and widowers. Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery, and other related topics.
Grieving.com is a forum resource with more than 45,000 active members. Topics range from terminal illness and sudden death to the loss of a pet.

MISS Foundation -is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that supports people of all ages through the process of grieving the death of a child.
Recover From Grief provides information about the grieving process as well as coping strategies.
The Grief Toolbox offers articles, other resources, an online art gallery, and a support group locator to help support individuals in the grieving process.
The GriefPlan Video Program was developed by Dr. Jason Troyer. This program includes more than 65 brief videos and 50 activity sheets that answer the most common questions about grief as well as provides a step-by-step guide to heal, remember, and rebuild after loss. We are proud to offer Dr. Troyer's GriefPlan program to our entire community free of charge.
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