Grief and the holidays
You probably don’t need me to tell you, but, grief can become intensified during the holiday season whether or not you just suffered the loss of a loved one recently, or, if it was 50 years ago.
This is just a reminder that there are many resources out there to help you if you need something beyond the support of family and friends.
One of many examples is the Good Grief Center provides online bereavement support and resources.
Check it out, or, be sure to check with your local hospice or health care provider for resources in your area.
Holidays can be tough. Investing a little more time in friends and family (rather than something like shopping) might sound cliche’ but it is a vanishing-art worth encouraging.
I lost my dad exactly one week before Christmas. Even thought it was more than 20 years ago, sometimes it feels like yesterday, and it makes the holiday season a challenge to get through.
Now my husband and I are doing with aging parents (one is disabled; the other has Alzheimers) so we try to make the best out of the situation as best we can.
This a a great list! I am printing it out as a reminder for myself. And I whole heartdly second the notion to carry tissues, I am very surprised at what can make me teary eyed this time of the year especially certain christmas songs.
I just wish I could tactfully give it to someone who is in my life (not by my choice) and tell her to get over herself and understand that it is not my job to make her feel happy and secure but rather to take care of myself and my family.
I almost commented on this the other day and now it seems appropriate…grief affects adopted children as well, especially during the holidays. Although we, as adoptive parents, think they have gained a family they believe they have lost their birth parents.