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The Missing Piece in Schools: Recognizing and Responding to Grief

In classrooms across the country, children are carrying invisible burdens. They walk into school with heavy hearts shaped by things most people don't see, such as divorce, serious illness in the family, the death of a loved one, a parent in prison, or simply the quiet heartbreak of losing a friend.

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  • Aug 04, 2025
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Why You Might Be Grieving and Not Know It

Most people think of grief as something that only happens after someone dies. But what if the loss that changed your life wasn’t about death at all?

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  • Jul 25, 2025
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Grieving the Central Texas Floods

Natural disasters can be terrifying. If you've turned on the TV or been online, you're likely aware that in early July 2025, heavy rains and sudden flash floods swept through communities across Central Texas. Kerr County and towns along the Guadalupe River were hit especially hard.

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  • Jul 12, 2025
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Estrangement from Adult Children or Grandchildren: Grieving the Loss That No One Sees

Estrangement from an adult child or grandchildren can be one of the most painful and confusing forms of grief. The loss is not physical but emotional, and it is ongoing. You may still see your child on social media, hear updates from others, or remember the closeness you once shared.

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  • Jun 27, 2025
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What If You’re Still Grieving Years Later?

Grief does not come with an expiration date. Yet many people feel confused or even ashamed when the pain of a loss lingers for months, years, or even decades.

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  • Jun 19, 2025
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When the Losses Keep Coming: How to Cope When Grief Feels Unrelenting

Have you ever felt like life just will not let you catch your breath?

 

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  • May 27, 2025
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10 Common Myths About Grief That Keep People Stuck

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it's also one of the most misunderstood. Too often, people are given advice that sounds comforting but ultimately prevents healing. At The Grief Recovery Institute, we believe that grieving hearts need truth, not clichés.

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  • May 15, 2025
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Grieving the Loss of a Friend: How to Cope and Heal After Losing a Close Companion

The death of a friend can be one of life's most painful experiences. Unlike family relationships, friendships are bonds we choose. The death of a friend can leave a huge emotional scar. Yet, grieving the loss of a friend is often minimized or misunderstood by others.

 

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  • Apr 22, 2025
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Losing Trust Causes Grief

Did you know that losing trust causes grief?

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  • Apr 15, 2025
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What to Say (and What Not to Say) When Someone Loses a Parent

Did you know that most of what people say to comfort someone who has lost a parent isn’t helpful? 

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  • Mar 27, 2025
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