Sara Bareilles is coping with significant personal losses. She has lost two close friends to cancer in a short period. Bareilles is also dealing with mental health issues and is in her third year of fertility treatment.

The singer has been open about her struggles with grief and its impact on her life. Further details about her experiences are available from the source.

Lauren DePino, a singer, songwriter, and writer, has written about Bareilles' journey with grief and her efforts to come to terms with her emotions.