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Latest Magazine Articles
Twenty-Five Years of TAPS: A Testament to Love
TAPS is a love story. For 25 years, wherever there is grief and hearts that need to be comforted, the TAPS family has offered love and compassion.
Fostering Hope in Ukraine
TAPS International is a global family of all those grieving the death of a military loved one who have died in the defense of freedom.
Ripples on a Pond: Understanding and Coping with Secondary Loss
Secondary losses can feel especially painful during the holiday season, as survivors face an empty chair at the table or changes in a cherished annual ritual.
Christmas Without Chris
If we are gentle with each other and supportive of what we all need, it makes going through grief at the holidays a little easier.
The Power of Sports
team4taps sports experiences build unique bridges between the families of the fallen and those loved ones they’ve lost.
The Year of "Firsts"
TAPS survivors who know first-hand what it’s like share ideas for managing the holidays in the midst of acute grief.
7 Ways to Help Grieving Children During the Holidays
Author and yoga therapist Heather Stang shares useful tips to help grieving children during the holidays and throughout the year.