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option b care for yourself others during hardship option b navigating loss this holiday season or supporting a loved one check out navigating loss this holiday season or supporting a loved one check out x option b caring for yourself supporting others holiday season navigating grief resource library community stories workplace leave about us at some point we all live an option b grief and hardship are part of life and no one should have to go through them alone we re here to help you take care of yourself and support your loved ones through life s most challenging moments find ways to care for yourself learn how to show up for others caring for yourself everyone s path through hardship is different but no matter where you are on your journey these everyday practices can help feel your feelings none of us want to be sad angry or scared but research shows that letting yourself fully experience your emotions can help you start to heal read more share what you re going through starting a conversation about your option b might feel awkward but it s almost always worth it these tips can help you find the right listener and break the ice read more hold both struggle and joy you don t need to be done with hardship to feel joy learn how to embrace moments of peace and happiness even when they re mixed with sadness and pain read more find more ways to care for yourself being there for someone who s struggling when someone you love is going through a tough time it can be hard to know what to say or do here s how to show up when it matters most how to talk to someone about stress trauma or loss we often hesitate to mention a loved one s hardship because we don t want to say the wrong thing but speaking up shows you care even if your words aren t perfect read more show up small acts matter instead of saying let me know if there s anything i can do just do something offer to run an errand or make dinner text your loved one to say you re thinking of them and let them know you don t need a response read more be there for the long haul people going through hardship often feel alone after the initial wave of support has passed you can help by letting your loved one know they can always lean on you read more find more ways to show up for others option b stories when you re facing one of life s hardest moments it can help to hear directly from people who ve been there explore stories of loss hardship and healing i ve become a different person since nap died in often contradicting ways i am quicker to anger and to well up with tears i am also quicker to laugh and drop the shoulds to spend time doing nothing with someone i love janine kwoh read janine s story i would have given anything for friends who could ask how are you holding up how are you coping how are you doing today julie lythcott haims read julie s story today i am not a victim i am a thriving survivor but i know that i will be recovering for the rest of my life lauren book read lauren s story struggling people are all around bravely holding on to the present and terrified about the future if you know them intrude on their privacy by reaching out even if they turn you away katie couric read katie s story addiction runs in my family and i was no exception christopher poulos read christopher s story i always tried to fix my loss to fill the gap now i know some things cannot be fixed they need to be carried wiebke frömchen read wiebke s story resources for grief processing grief grief is one of life s most universal hardships but it s also deeply personal our resources can help you understand common practices that help with processing grief so you can find what works best for you and your loved ones you can also join our coping with grief facebook group to connect with a community of people around the world who ve experienced different types of grief and loss find ways to navigate grief option b group coping with grief group connect with a community of 25k people around the world who share their experiences with grief openly and honestly and provide everyday support for one another join the group home get involved caring for yourself supporting others navigating grief resource library community stories about option b about the org about the book advisory board contact us careers 2026 optionb org terms of service privacy policy sitemap optionb org is an initiative of the sandberg goldberg bernthal family foundation