r/LostALovedOne
4k members
r/LostALovedOne is a subreddit with 4k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses lost, death, family, grief, and dad.
This community is for anyone who has recently or ever lost a loved one. Also, for people who are in the process of losing a loved one. Please share your stories, questions and pictures about someone you've lost or are losing.
Popular Themes in r/LostALovedOne
#1
Pain & Anger
: "My wife lost her battle with cancer today."
32 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "(serious) to those who've lost a parent, how can I regain memories of my dad?"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I want to create a memorial website to collect memories. Has anyone used something they'd recommend?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/LostALovedOne
#1
Lost
: "I Lost Callie on 4-17-18. This picture of my curled up picture in my bathroom mirror really sums up how I’m feeling."
116 posts
#2
Death
: "This time two years ago, my mother was laying in her basement dead, and no one knew. The next two months are about to be very difficult. The two year anniversary ( is that even a thing for Death?) Of my mother being found, we don't know when she died"
83 posts
#3
Family
: "I lost Callie on 4-17-18. This picture of my curled up picture in my bathroom mirror really sums up how I’m feeling."
39 posts
#4
Grief
: "How to Process Grief- Hey Guys, I made this video about losing my brother to suicide and the process of Grief. I hope it helps someone."
38 posts
#5
Dad
: "Lost my Dad"
19 posts
#6
Father
: "I lost my Granddad and I don't know how to help my grieving Dad"
19 posts
#7
Memories
: "I lost you again"
17 posts
#8
Brother
15 posts
#9
Suicide
: "Suicide hits you different"
14 posts
#10
Friend
14 posts
Member Growth in r/LostALovedOne
Yearly
+402 members(12.7%)
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Last updated: September 30, 2026