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Dec 21, 2018 · The first Christmas without a loved one might even be something you are dreading, as it can bring back memories of the past. We’ve gathered some coping strategies from five of our Marie Curie experts that may help you navigate Christmas without your loved one.
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- Socialising. Parties and family gatherings may feel too much when you're just trying to get through each day, particularly if this is your first Christmas without your loved one.
- The day itself. Remember, it's only you who can say what's going to feel most 'right' to you on the day. You might prefer to be alone, to connect with a select few, or to talk to as many people as possible.
- Just another day. It's absolutely fine to opt out of celebrations if you don't feel like it. You have permission to change your mind about plans, take breaks or leave early.
- Keeping traditions going. Lots of people want to keep their Christmas traditions going as much as possible. But it’s worth thinking about the pressure that could put you under, and whether you could ask for more help.
Nov 12, 2023 · How do we cope with waking up on Christmas morning without the love of our lives there? I’m dreading it already. My son and his family have asked me to their house for dinner etc, I’m wondering how I’m going to hold it…
Dec 6, 2019 · It’s your first Christmas and it’s normal for both of you to be lost and empty without your loved one. Sit down and talk it over with your son, cry, be sad, angry and lost without pretending it’s anything else.
- How to Cope with Christmas After A Bereavement
- Remember That It’S Okay to Be Sad – Or Happy
- Make A Plan For Christmas Day
- Find Ways to Remember The Person Who Has Died
- Look After Yourself
- Share Your Memories
Everyone grieves differently, so there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to coping with grief at Christmas. Take what you need from the tips below, and leave anything that doesn’t speak to you.
A lot of bereaved people struggle with sad thoughts at Christmas, but feel under pressure to “put on a happy face” for their friends and family. Others find a lot of happiness while celebrating, but discover that the idea of enjoying Christmas without a loved one there fills them with a kind of guilt. Steve and Naomi say that it’s important to reme...
When you’re struggling with grief at Christmas, it can help to make a plan for the day that will keep you occupied. This plan doesn’t have to be conventional. You could skip the traditional Christmas activities and go for a long walk with a picnic instead, for example, or join a park run or volunteer for a charity. You might spend some time in the ...
A lot of bereaved families find it comforting to commemorate their loved one by bringing them into their Christmas celebrations in some way. As Steve explains: “There need be no grand gestures – just simple gestures, but which never the less, serve to include our loved-ones in the festivities. These gestures could, over time, become a family custom...
We all over-indulge and over-extend ourselves a little over the Christmas period. Yet the late nights, the odd extra drink (or two, or four) – plus random mealtimes squeezed between shopping, cooking, and wrapping – can all take a heavy toll if you’re already feeling low and run-down with grief. Guidelines from the charity Cruse Bereavement Care st...
When you’re bereaved, the person who has died is never far from your thoughts – especially at Christmas. So, why not share your memories of them with the people around you? Rather than “spoiling the mood”, you’re likely to find that it opens up space for friends and family to share their memories, as well. This can be very comforting, Steve and Nao...
How To Deal With Grief If It's Your First Holiday Without A Loved One. For Americans who have lost someone to COVID-19 or anything else this year, the holiday season might be an uphill battle. Here's advice on processing the pain. By Brittany Wong. LEAVE A COMMENT.
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The first Christmas without a loved one. If your loved one died over the past year you may be dreading this first Christmas without them, having to work through the build-up to the festive period and facing memories of the past. It can be incredibly difficult and sad.
