“Will I see another Christmas?” These were the last words Dr Anke Timmermann’s terminally ill father said to her before he died. Dr Timmerman’s memories of the festive season with her father are very ...

Christmas is a poignant time for many and can stir up a range of emotions, particularly in those grieving for loved ones. This is something Kate Garraway – who lost her husband Derek Draper in January ...

For many, Christmas is a time of celebration, laughter and loved ones gathering. But for others, it magnifies the grief of what could be and awakens memories we wish we could forget. A season that ...

I turned 72 on Dec. 8. One of the worst things about growing old is losing loved ones. Their absence is most keenly felt during the Christmas season. Holiday festivities and grief just don’t mix. I ...

Trigger warning: This video contains discussion of mental health struggles, grief and loss, loneliness, estrangement and difficult family dynamics, identity and LGBTQ+ experiences, and financial ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about family this holiday season. I lost my beloved great-grandmother five years ago, and I still miss her often, especially when we all gather together for Thanksgiving or ...

My father's vascular dementia, and then his death at Christmas, made me realise how ill-equipped we are to talk about loss.