When You Lose a Friend: Navigating a Unique Kind of Grief

April 03, 2026 by Mara Richman in Grief, Managing Relationships

Losing a friend can feel like losing a piece of your own history. Friends often hold specific chapters of our lives—college memories, late-night conversations, inside jokes no one else understands. When a friend dies, it’s not just the person you lose. It’s the shared experiences, the future plans, the version of you that existed alongside them.

Grieving a Family Member: What to Expect and How to Care for Yourself

February 24, 2026 by Mara Richman in Grief, Depression, Emotional Regulation

If you’re in the early stages of grief, you might feel like you’re moving through fog. Shock, numbness, sadness, anger, guilt, relief, confusion—grief rarely shows up as just one emotion. It often arrives in waves, sometimes unpredictable and intense.

First, know this: there is no “right” way to grieve.