This article talks about the heaviness in the anticipation of death in the outdoor community. It also covers topics of how one person's death can rip a hole in so many people's lives.
Grieving a friend is more than simply mourning their death. Friendships are ongoing conversations, evolving shared histories. This article talks about grieving a friendship.
This is a scientific study that looks at bereavement of a close friend as a type of disenfranchised grief. This study finds that it renders significant negative impact on people’s physical health, vitality, mental health, social functioning and role limitations due to emotional problems.