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Personal stories, ongoing research, and practical ideas for young adults navigating the illness or loss of a parent. Use the search below to find posts about peer grief support, honoring a loved one, and the realities of grief in young adulthood.

Planning A Wedding Without A Parent

by Gillian Sawyer

Two Daughters Foundation's President, Gillian Sawyer, shares her own experience with planning a wedding without her father.

When Loss Makes You Feel Anxious

by Shirvin Lee

Therapist Shirvin Lee describes how anxiety can manifest alongside grief and provides some tools for self-reflection to help you focus on what you feel and what you need.

Disenfranchised Grief: Substance Abuse and Stigma

by Shannon Bell

Substance abuse and deaths related to substance use are highly stigmatized. Why is that, and how does it affect those grieving a drug-related death?

The Unique Challenges of Grief in Young Adulthood

by Shannon Bell

What makes grief in young adulthood different from other phases of life, and what are the benefits of providing grief support resources tailored to young adults?

Navigating Grief During the Holidays

by Shannon Bell

Tips on how to manage grief during the holiday season, from experts and other young adults that have lost a loved one.

A Few Tips for Coping When You've Just Lost a Parent

by Shannon Bell

Shannon shares a few things that helped her cope in the weeks and months after her mom passed away.

Survey: Help Us Chart a Path Forward!

by Shannon Bell

In less than 2 minutes, you can help answer some of the most important questions we have as we build our audience and maximize our positive impact.

Science in Summary : Unconscious Avoidance

by Shannon Bell

Breaking down recent research on the role our unconscious mind plays in shielding us from thoughts about loss.

Self Care : Yoga for Mental Health

by Nicole Bell

A summary of the physical and mental health benefits of the ancient practice of yoga, plus a few poses to start out with.

Ovarian Cancer : Trust Your Instincts

by Shannon Bell

Our mother's story of diagnosis, and the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer we should all be aware of.

Welcome to the Very Beginning

by Shannon Bell

Founder Shannon's experience facing her mother's illness and passing. What inspired her to create Two Daughters and her vision for its future.