How a bereavement group in Massachusetts copes with grief through walking

By Nancy Eve Cohen

Published November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM CST

There are many ways to grieve. In Massachusetts, people who have lost loved ones take a weekly walk. They say strolling in a park is the perfect casual setting for sharing their feelings.

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