Sharing What We Know About the Grief Journey

At AllTheWords.org we believe in the creative, healing and transformative power of words.

In times of loss and sorrow, sharing our stories can heal us—and help others heal as well.

Your Shared Stories

Should You Attend a Grief Retreat? I did.

by Lynn W. | January 19, 2025 | Shared Stories, Spouse / Partner | 0 Comments

I had never heard the term “grief retreat” in my life. I first learned about it from from my neighbor, Elaine. I like to think it was some kind of divine intervention the way it happened. Elaine stopped at our town’s...

Still Grieving: There are some things that only going back in time can change

by Anonymous 17 | January 17, 2025 | Grieving Teens, Parent Loss, Shared Stories | 0 Comments

Grief is a weird thing. Especially when you are grieving for so long that you forget you’re still grieving. You feel fine until you see things that make you relive it all over again. The little things that make you...

Grief and Fear: Sometimes it Lasts in Love, But Sometimes it Hurts Instead

by Kathleen Cross | September 8, 2012 | Shared Stories, Spouse / Partner | 9 Comments

This photo was taken at a surprise party for Todd Barr on September 8, 2002. His last birthday on earth. I hope the people in attendance that day know what a tremendous gift they gave him just by being there to say we...

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“When my Mom died my therapist suggest journaling. Not sure why, but I was SO resistant. I would stare at the blank page. My aunt gave this journal to me as a Valentine’s Day gift (weird) and I and felt obligated to use it. Now I’m 3 weeks in and I look forward to this every day. The prompts really do help me process all of these thoughts & feelings and I’m learning to give myself more grace when I fall apart.”

My husband passed away in June and I ordered one for myself and one for my 16-year old son. We started on the same day and have challenged each other to not skip a day. He had been scary quiet, but now he’s opening up to me and even asks me how I responded to some of the prompts. It’s helping us both.

I have had 3 deaths in my family this year and this journal has been a lifesaver for me. I have given 4 of these as gifts and I think it is really helping my 2 sisters and my uncles to process what we are all going through.

Emotional and Physical Health Benefits of Expressive Writing
Cambridge University Press -02 January 2018

Expressive Writing as a Therapeutic Intervention
BMC Palliative Care -02 August 2019

An Everyday Activity as a Treatment for Depression
National Institutes of Health -18 June 2013

Our Shared Stories

Do you have a journal entry, story, poem or song that might inspire or enlighten someone who is struggling with grief?

Please send us an email with the subject line SHARED STORIES for information on how to submit for posting here on allthewords.org. You retain all rights to your work. If you prefer to remain private, you may use “anonymous” or a pen name, just let us know when you submit.

contact @ allthewords . org

If we use your submission, we will send a free copy of All the Words We’ll Never Say guided grief journal to you, or to whomever you designate to receive it as a gift ❤️

From Our Blog

Transformative Art Therapy for Grief: A Powerful Path to Healing

by All the Words | March 16, 2025 | Blog Article, Grief Relief | 0 Comments

Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience. Whether you are mourning the loss of a loved one, a pet, or a significant life change, the grieving process can be emotionally and physically exhausting. While traditional methods such as talk therapy and support groups are invaluable, alternative healing approaches like art therapy for grief can provide a unique and powerful way to...

Can Acupuncture Help with Grief?

by All the Words | March 14, 2025 | Grief Relief, Blog Article | 0 Comments

Grief is a complex and deeply emotional experience that can take a toll on both the mind and body. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, a relationship, a pet, or even a significant part of your life like a job, the emotional weight of grief can lead to physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, insomnia, and even chronic pain. While traditional therapy and support groups are often recommended,...

Why a Guided Grief Journal Makes a Powerful Condolence Gift

by All the Words | February 16, 2025 | Blog Article, Grief Relief | 0 Comments

The Therapeutic Impact of Journaling While Grieving: Insights from Clinical Research Grief, a deeply personal and often overwhelming response to loss, can manifest in emotional, mental, and physical devastation. The path to healing varies from person to person, but one accessible and increasingly validated method is journaling. Clinical research has shed light on how expressive writing can help...