Dear Eric: I have a friend who lost her son to suicide, and in researching how to help I came across this idea: My friend ...

A parents comfort level can vary depending on the situation. There's no rule that you have to share that you've lost a child.

Dear Readers: On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure ...

"It can be an awkward moment, but I say that we have many blessings and enjoy life with all of our family and friends." ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares responses from readers who offer advice for mothers grieving their child's death.

On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure about how to ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is irked their cousin never reached out following the ...

I am hurt and bewildered since they were at our home only a few months ago and they speak to my husband weekly.

I have not mentioned this to my husband as he and his cousin are close. She and her husband are retired and seem to do a lot ...

I always believed that as soon as someone heard about a passing, it was appropriate to reach out to the person grieving.

Dear Better: There may be more to it, but it sounds like many of the events when your patience is tested are family social outings. So, you might take a book from your niece’s wife and start to think ...

Dear Eric: My oldest sister passed away recently after a lengthy illness. My husband’s first cousins have responded with calls, cards and messages except for one of his cousins. We attended the ...