John Christopher

An editorial byline for practical guides and reflections on the ordinary details of grief. The writing favors direct language and acknowledges that people need different things after a loss.

Articles by John Christopher

• A Guide to Managing a Loved One's Digital Legacy — Navigating the practical path of managing a loved one's digital legacy requires a balance of technical steps and emotional boundary-setting.
• What is Collective Grief? Understanding Our Shared Loss — Collective grief is the heavy, shared weight we feel when witnessing large-scale tragedies like wars, and understanding this communal loss is the first step toward healing.
• Things You Should Know Before Going Back to Work After a Loss — Going back to work after a death is about doing what you have to do to survive, one incredibly difficult day at a time.
• Going Back to Work After Losing Someone — One of the strangest parts of returning to work after loss was the loneliness. Your brain doesn't work right when you're grieving.