10 Ways to Cope with the Death of a Spouse

According to the American Psychological Association, 40-60% of married people in the United States will experience the death of a spouse during their lifetime. And, for those who do, the grieving process can be long and difficult. 

How to Be Kind to Yourself as You Cope With Loss

By Jennifer Scott

Grief can be devastating. When you lose a cherished loved one, you’re left to wrangle with a range of emotions that you may have never experienced before, and it can be a challenging, isolating, and tiring process. When you’re grieving, it’s more important than ever to treat yourself with kindness and patience. Here are a few ways you can care for yourself as you cope with loss.

To Compartmentalize is Healthy - Sheryl Sandberg Writes on Love, Loss, Grief & Moving On

Sheryl Sandberg is the Facebook Chief of Operations, and the author of feminist book, Lean In. She lost her husband, Dave Goldberg, while on holiday, a month ago at a resort in Mexico. The 47 year old CEO of Survey Monkey was found on the floor near a treadmill in what has been ruled a gym accident.

The couple, who were together and separately, regarded as titans of tech in Silicon Valley, were married for several years and had two children. In a touching post she shared on Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg has opened up on her grieving since losing her husband and the love of her life. Read below and have a tissue nearby if you're like me...

Heartbreaking Video Of Father Singing to Dying Baby Son After Wife Dies Unexpectedly

This video of new dad, Chris Picco, singing "The Beatles" Blackbird song to his newborn dying son after his wife and the boy's mother passed away, is going viral. And it's just heartbreaking!

It absolutely kills me to hear stories from friends, and some of these ones we come across online of miscarriages, stillbirths and now this. May the mom and little angel son rest in heaven.

Aisha Falode Writes Open Letter To Son's Killers Six Months After His Death

Sports broadcaster Aisha Falode is still seeking justice for her 19-year-old son, Tyler Fray, who fell, or was thrown from the rooftop of a 17-storey building on February 15th 2014 in Dubai [read story].

Since then no one has been charged for the incident by the Dubai police. Aisha Falode writes;

In years gone by, I read detective books and watched Crime series depicting how murderers sleep at night. How they wake up in sweat with nightmarish images of the soul they had taken, and are so filled with dread and guilt of their crime that they spend their night dripping hot, sticky sweat of horror at what they had done.

How they stare at the night, wishing somehow it would never come, I mean, murderers live in such fear wishing they could turn the hands of the clock or go back in time and re-enact the whole scene of their evil deed, so as to reverse the killing of their innocent victim.

#RIPRobinWilliams - Wife Releases Statement On Losing Her Best Friend

Robin Williams married Susan Schneider in 2011 and they were together till his death this afternoon. She has released a statement saying;

“This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings.

“I am utterly heartbroken.

“On behalf of the Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief.

“As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”

#ForeverLoved - Grieving New Parents Take Pictures Of Stillborn Baby To Remember Her By

Richard and Emily McClearen Staley were unpleasantly jolted when their full-term baby died in the womb just days to her birth. When a CS was agreed for the delivery, they decided to go with their family including their 5 year old son and also have a photoshoot with the beautiful baby to remember her by.

I came across the heart-breaking pictures and story on Facebook and after reading the photographer's message, I couldn't help crying for this beautiful couple.

We all have our different ways of dealing with loss, and a lot of us have indeed faced pain and grief in one way or another. Yet some say, there is nothing like losing a child.

See the pictures and read their amazing story below. Have a hanky nearby....

Christy Essien Igbokwe’s Husband Opens Up On Their Life and His Remarriage 3 Years After Her Death

Chief Edwin Igbokwe, the husband of legendary actress and musician, Christy Essien Igbokwe, gave his wife a fitting burial following her death on June 30th 2011 and set up a memorial foundation for her [read]. He has now opened up on how they met when she was still a teenager, and were together for almost 32 years before her death.

He also revealed that she predicted the manner and time of her death and expressly asked not to be kept in the mortuary. So the family kept her in their home for 3 months before the burial, during which time he alsways hoped she would wake up.

Below is narration of their life together and her death, as well as his grief, denial and acceptance following his loss, and how he recently remarried.

Picture Of An Infant Who Died Sick Photoshopped To Help The Grieving Family

Nathen Steffel posted a photo of his infant daughter, Sophia, on the Reddit with one request: 

"My daughter recently passed away after a long battle in the children's hospital. Since she was in the hospital her whole life we never were able to get a photo without all her tubes. Can someone remove the tubes from this photo?"

He explained that Sophia passed away in Cincinnati's Children's Hospital after suffering a hepatic hemangioma in her liver at just 6 weeks old.

What happened next stands as a testament that there really is good in this world. Users posted their photoshopped, painted or drawn portraits to the thread for the father to have.

Mick Jagger's Photos With New Woman 3 Months After Girlfriend's Suicide Stirs Controversy

Mick Jagger dated L'Wren Scott for 13 years, and yet just three months after she committed suicide, he seems to have moved on, judging by recent photographs that show the Rolling Stones singer on a hotel balcony with a young, pretty woman. This begs the question, "Is there a sufficient amount of time to wait before dating for someone after his or her previous partner passes away?"