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This Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, you must immediately discontinue the use of this Website.

Rules of Conduct

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The following Conduct is strictly prohibited by GriefStories.org:

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By agreeing to these Terms, you expressly acknowledge that the information on this Website is not offered as a substitute for professional mental health care or medical care and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any mental health or medical conditions. You also expressly acknowledge that the content producers of GriefStories.org do not act as your personal mental health or medical professionals.

By agreeing to these Terms you expressly acknowledge that neither GriefStories.org and its respective employees agents, volunteers, content providers, advisors, members, sponsors or academic and medical affiliates are responsible for the results of any decisions you may make resulting from the use of the content including, but not limited to, your choosing to seek or not to seek professional medical or mental health care, or your choosing or not choosing specific treatment based on the content or service of this Website, blog and discussion forum.

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GriefStories.org will not disclose your personal information to any third party.

"Just let down your guard. Give yourself permission to just talk about your grief."

— Amanda

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So, we welcome you to reach out to us. Have a question about Grief Stories or a story to share? Looking to partner with us? Contact us today to start the conversation!

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Ways To Share

Thank you so much for sharing your story. We believe grief is the expression of love, which is beautiful. Please let us know if any of the following options for sharing your story appeal to you and we'll be happy to work with you.

At Grief Stories, we strive to capture a sense of hope and healing after the death of a loved one using short, personal videos about what has helped a person heal, or through interviews with our podcast host, Maureen Pollard, about coping with the challenges of grief. Would you be interested in sharing your story through film or as a podcast guest?

Grief Stories also has a blog and considers guest posts on the topic of hope and healing in grief with a 500 word limit. If you wish to submit your story, for consideration as a guest blog post, we would be happy to review it as a submission for that purpose.

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Grief Stories has a blog and considers guest posts on the topic of hope and healing in grief with a 500 word limit. If you wish to submit your story, for consideration as a guest blog post, we would be happy to review it as a submission for that purpose.

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