Prayers are more than just words, they are a reminder that the bereaved friend is not alone, which offers immense comfort at their time of need. What message does your wife or girlfriend wake up to?

Dear Eric: Mike was my friend for more than 50 years. We carpooled to work together for nearly 15 years. Our bond grew even ...

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 ...

At first, she was holding up all right, but now she doesn’t really respond to me or any other friends. I don’t think she’s active physically or socially, aside from work. I know grief can be ...