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

When conversations go deeper, I calmly say that we lost a son to alcoholism, an important fact that needs to be said. It can ...

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

Dear Eric: I lost my beautiful, intelligent oldest son to alcoholism three years ago. If the situation is casual, I respond ...

DEAR ERIC: I lost my beautiful, intelligent oldest son to alcoholism three years ago. If the situation is casual, I respond ...

Dear Mother: I like that you frame your answer in a way that feels most comfortable for you; that’s key. Also, by sharing ...

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 ...

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

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.

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

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

She's skipping school and wants to move in with her boyfriend. Her dad won't say no because we've only had custody for two ...