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When you or someone that you know is going through a challenging time, it can be hard to know what to say or do. We want to ease the pain but often don’t know how. 

If you are in the midst of a difficult situation, the wisdom and insight from those who have had similar experiences can be a much needed lifeline.

Below is a list of links to further support you or a loved one through grief, adversity, and times of transition. It is a starting point. We know you will love some of the authors, and the courage and resilience they embody.

We hope you find this information useful, and that it leads you to websites, books, and resources to further support your journey. Also, be sure to check out our books section on the blog, where we’ve curated a selection of our favorites.

We wish you and those you care about much love, strength, and courage.

How to Write a Condolence Note 

What to Say to a Grieving Friend

How to Better Support During Times of Adversity

Beautiful Insight from Someone Who Has Dealt with Trauma

Meaningful, Heartfelt Conversations and Support Involving End of Life Transitions 

How to Heal a Grieving Heart

A Dying Mother’s Letter to Her Daughters

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Option B helps people build resilience and find meaning in the face of adversity. This is an amazing online resource of support for many different situations that was founded by Sharon Salzberg after the death of her husband. Her book Option B, and instagram page @optionb are highly recommended as well.

Refuge in Grief is an online community and resource that helps people survive some of the hardest experiences of their lives. Created by psychotherapist Megan Devine, author of the book, It’s OK That You’re Not Ok: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand, this is an excellent resource both for those who are struggling with painful situations, and those who want to better support the people they love. You can follow her on instagram at @refugeingrief.

The Dinner Party’s mission is to transform life after loss from an isolating experience into one marked by community support, candid conversation, and forward movement using the age-old practice of breaking bread. They are building a worldwide community of 20- and 30-somethings who have each experienced the loss of a parent, partner, child, sibling, or close friend. @thedinnerparty