Author: Ruth Soukup

Dealing with the death of a loved one can be painful and awkward, especially when that person has left behind a lifetime of stuff to sort through. In a time of grief, it’s not always easy to figure out what steps to take next, but the reality is that there are almost always practical and logistical issues that must be addressed, whether we want to or not. If you’ve recently lost someone you love (or know someone who has), don’t miss these 5 practical steps to take after someone dies to deal with the stuff they’ve left behind.

Do you walk around looking perfectly fine, but secretly carrying wounds that no one else can see? Can there really be anything good in the midst of something so bad? Believe it or not, there are some surprising gifts of pain, though they not always be obvious at first. If you’ve been silently struggling, this is one post you will not want to miss.