Grief is a solitary experience on some level—it’s personal, intimate. But people can still grieve collectively. Placing grief in a community context elicits solidarity and a stronger ethics of interpersonal care. It helps unmask the shame, guilt, and blame that surround suicide. It names these questions, so at the very least, one knows other people are asking the same things, too. Discussing grief openly won’t diminish the loss, but maybe it can make the pain less hollow—less lonely.
By Connor Martin February 17, 2024
Welcome back to Post Pitch. This week, podcasts editor Romy Abu-Fadel interviews our Voices writer Alison Karki about her piece in this week’s issue of The Voice. Tune in to... Read more
By Romy Abu-Fadel and Alison Karki November 17, 2023
Healing from grief is a necessary life skill, both in that it is a part of life, and requisite to a healthy one.
By Nora Scully April 30, 2022
As we mourn the loss of public figures—celebrities, political titans, and victims of violent systems alike—we must honor their personhood while alive.
By Kulsum Gulamhusein November 1, 2020
In this episode of Fresh Voices, Julia talks with Caroline about her mom’s death and how the way she misses her has changed.
By Julia Pinney July 30, 2019