Men grieve differently and often isolate, making it harder for loved ones to help. Grieving has no timeline and can make connection difficult. These resources offer guidance and acceptance.

Resources to Help Navigate Men’s Grief

Browse articles, books and podcasts that speak to men experiencing loss.

Blog Posts
Insights, Perspectives
Books
Grief, Men’s Stories
Podcasts
Conversations, Honest Talks

Blog Posts about Men’s Grief

To help men understand grief and find answers, we’ve curated a collection of blog posts written by authors who explore men’s bereavement, emotional challenges, loneliness, purpose and hope.

Gender Differences in Grief

By Sherry R Schachter PhD, FT, RN and Maria Georgopoulos, LMHC, FT

Men and women feel grief similarly but cope differently. Grief is a lifelong process, not something to recover from.

Men Need To Have Purpose

By Herb Knoll

Men often struggle with lost purpose after a partner’s death. Reclaiming a sense of direction—through action, fixing, or helping others—is key to moving forward.

Boy’s Don’t Cry…right? WRONG! And That’s Okay

By Herb Knoll

Challenging the idea that “boys don’t cry,” this piece explores how men are often denied emotional permission to grieve—and what happens when they finally do.

Is There Really a Gender Difference in the Grieving Process?

By Phyllis Silverman, Ph.D.

Phyllis Silverman explains that while men and women feel grief similarly, they often cope differently due to cultural roles and community expectations.

Books about Men’s Grief

A collection of books from leading grief experts. Many offer practical exercises to help men move forward after bereavement, one day at a time. Find support tailored to different stages of grief.

Podcasts about Men’s Grief

Conversations with grief experts and real stories from men who’ve experienced loss—these podcasts offer understanding, healing and a path from sorrow to strength.

Men Grieve Differently

By Pat Farnack

Pat Farnack interviews Sam Feldman, founder of the National Widowers’ Organization, for “The Health and Well Being Report”.

Where’s The Grief

By Jordon Ferber

Sam Feldman and fellow member Ken Levy join host Jordon Ferber to talk about grief, vulnerability and helping other men through loss.

Men Helping Men Through Grief

By Darwyn M. Dave

Sam Feldman and fellow member Ken Levy share how connecting with other men helps navigate grief.

Widowers Journey Podcast

By Herb Knoll

This ongoing podcast series, created by author and widower Herb Knoll, offers support to men who have lost a spouse or partner.