Many mourn a loved one with sadness, regret, guilt, affection, and appreciation. Recently, psychologists and grief counsellors have highlighted the therapeutic benefits of writing letters to the deceased. Loss sufferers might find comfort and clarity in this profoundly intimate act that connects the past and present. Here, we look at how writing letters to the dead can be therapeutic.

How Writing Letters to the Dead Can Help Grief

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Many mourn a loved one with sadness, regret, guilt, affection, and appreciation. Recently, psychologists and grief counsellors have highlighted the therapeutic benefits of writing letters to the deceased. Loss sufferers might find comfort and clarity in this profoundly intimate act that connects the past and present. Here, we look at how writing letters to the…