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These moments from TV and movies over the past few decades feature the deaths of dads we loved and maybe some we didn’t....
06/18/2026

These moments from TV and movies over the past few decades feature the deaths of dads we loved and maybe some we didn’t.

Did any of these stories stay with you, too? What did we miss? Tell us in the comments!

06/17/2026

Feeling like you don’t know your partner after years of being with them is something to grieve. It’s a loss— a big one. We grieve all kinds of losses, not just death. Thank you Olivia Wilde for speaking up about the end of your relationship ❤️

Not every grief story fits the version we’ve been taught to recognize.This Pride Month, we’re continuing our collaborati...
06/16/2026

Not every grief story fits the version we’ve been taught to recognize.

This Pride Month, we’re continuing our collaboration with Jamie Thrower (Jamie Thrower Q***r Death Doula) to talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: how to show up for a loss you don’t personally understand.

You don’t have to fully relate to someone’s relationship, identity, family structure, or life experience to support them well.

You don’t have to understand a loss in order to respect it.

As Jamie reminds us, curiosity is often more helpful than confidence. Assumptions can create distance. Listening creates connection.

For many LGBTQ+ people, grief can come with the added burden of having to explain, defend, or justify the significance of a relationship while already carrying the weight of loss. That’s a burden no one should have to carry alone.

Swipe through for Jamie’s insights on creating grief spaces that make room for complexity, chosen family, and the stories that don’t always fit neatly into society’s expectations.

Thank you, Jamie, for sharing your wisdom with our community. 💜

Follow Jamie Thrower Q***r Death Doula for more of Jamie’s work.

What do you wish more people understood about showing up for q***r grief?

06/16/2026

There’s so much about this clip from Pete Davidson and Michael Gandolfini’s recent conversation on The Pete Davidson Show that we love. And ‘tis the Father’s Day season, so now’s a great time to share it.

First of all, we need more examples of men speaking up about their grief. This is a vulnerable moment and we appreciate it.

Second of all, the ways we memorialize our people in our minds over time is REAL. Whether or not we have footage of them, we create images of them that last, but maybe shift over time.

What stands out to you from their conversation?

This Pride Month, we’re highlighting LGBTQ+ voices helping people navigate grief, loss, death, remembrance, and everythi...
06/15/2026

This Pride Month, we’re highlighting LGBTQ+ voices helping people navigate grief, loss, death, remembrance, and everything that comes with being human. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Here are a few creators, educators, advocates, and organizations you’ve shared that you think more people should know about:

❤️ David Oliver (David Oliver) — Deputy Wellness Editor at USA Today

🧡 Lauren Seeley (Lauren Seeley) — Death and grief doula for humans and pets

💛 Jamie Thrower Q***r Death Doula (Jamie Thrower) — Q***r death doula, educator, and advocate

💚 Melissa Delizia / Grieving Q***r (Melissa Delizia) — Death doula, educator, and Doctor of Social Work

💙 Misha | Death Doula & Grief Tender (Misha) — Death midwifery and grief tending rooted in culture, community, and collective liberation

💜 Life and Soul | Melanie Wilson (Melanie Wilson) — Thoughtful, culturally grounded grief support resources

🩷 Nashville LGBTQIA+ Grief Support (Nashville LGBTQIA+ Grief Support) — Q***r-led grief support and community

🖤 LettN2MeC — A space for grief, remembrance, and meaningful making

🤍 Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper) — Host of the All There Is podcast

Who else is talking openly about grief in the LGBTQ+ community?

Tag them below so we can all follow along. ⬇️

Both can be true: You can be carrying grief so heavy it changes the shape of your life. And you can still laugh at your ...
06/14/2026

Both can be true: You can be carrying grief so heavy it changes the shape of your life. And you can still laugh at your birthday party.

You can be mourning a miscarriage, navigating medical trauma, saying goodbye to beloved family members, and wondering how you’ll make it through. And you can still be glowing.

This week on the Grieve Leave blog, our own Jackie Slomianyj shares the story of reclaiming her birthday after two years marked by profound loss, health challenges, and grief. It’s a reminder that grief and joy and sorrow often travel together.

As Jackie writes, these past two years taught her to love deeply, say yes to more adventures, appreciate the simple things, and live every day to the fullest.

Read her full story at grieveleave.com/blog. ❤️

wish dad was alive, knicks in fivePS let us know if we should actually make any of these tshirts because they’re just im...
06/13/2026

wish dad was alive, knicks in five

PS let us know if we should actually make any of these tshirts because they’re just imaginary for now

06/12/2026

Jacob Tobia (Jacob Tobia) has always been full of wisdom — listen to their take on why euphemisms can be incredibly unhelpful when we are talking about death and dying.

06/10/2026

We knew it ❤️

Happy Father’s Day? Not for us!
06/10/2026

Happy Father’s Day? Not for us!

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