# Grief-Centric Support Forums Modern Loss is a Blog Initiating the Conversation Around Bereavement By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-loss References: [deathanddesign](http://deathanddesign.com/blog/modern-loss-candid-conversation-about-grief-beginners-welcome) & [modernloss](http://modernloss.com/) Modern Loss is a blog and digital communicating cultivating a healthy conversation around mortality and how the living deal with death. Founded by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner, the forum is a community that aims to inspire a "[candid conversation about grief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findalikeme)." The unique online collective welcomes beginners and aims to foster a safe space where everyone can benefit from stories of [personal loss or gain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooddly). While to some this may seem morbid, there are actually numerous conversations that will continue to arise as we as a civilization assess death in the digital age. In taking advantage of [digital avenues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembermeai) in order to initiate conversations on death from which one can find strength and energy for personal growth, individuals can prepare themselves for the grief they will inevitably face. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Death Conversations:** Opportunity to explore and foster conversations about death in the digital age. - **Online Bereavement Communities:** Creating safe spaces for individuals to share their stories of personal loss and gain. - **Grief-centric Support:** Cultivating a healthy conversation around grief to inspire personal growth and strength. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Digital Communication Platforms:** Platforms that facilitate and encourage discussions on sensitive subjects like death. - **Online Support Services:** Services that provide emotional support to individuals dealing with grief and loss. - **Personal Growth and Wellness:** Industries focused on helping individuals transform their experiences of grief into personal growth and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bereavement Gift Registries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bereaveme.md) - [Shared Emotional Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentaljourney.md) - [AI-Powered Virtual Memorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-memorials.md) - [Compassionate Online Servers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiencecraft.md) - [Digital Guestbook Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visitation-book.md) - [Inclusive Women's Health Forums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-online-health-community.md) - [AI Posthumous Digital Communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continyou.md) - [Digital Memorialization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembermeai.md) - [Faith-First Online Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mission.md)