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- Holidays are never quite the same after someone we love dies. Even small aspects of a birthday or a Christmas celebration — an empty seat at the dinner table, one less gift to buy or make — can serve as jarring reminders of how our lives have been forever changed.
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Dec 6, 2018 · After the death of a loved one, holidays may bring up more sadness, add more stress and lead to more loneliness. When we lose someone we love, it’s normal to face the holidays with dread and...
Dec 20, 2021 · Holidays are never quite the same after someone we love dies. Even small aspects of a birthday or a Christmas celebration — an empty seat at the dinner table, one less gift to...
Sep 17, 2019 · The first holiday after the death of someone you love can be difficult. Rely on these strategies to make things a little easier this holiday season.
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Dec 23, 2018 · Holidays in particular can compound grief over the death of a loved one. "In our society, it's supposed to be 'the most wonderful time of the year,' " says Catharine MacLaren, a...
In grief, the holidays just don’t feel the same. Traditions and seasonal rituals will bring with them an awkwardness and confusion about how to proceed. Many changes may come with the holidays after a death, but you don’t have to let the holidays bring more pain than needed during the holidays.
Dec 2, 2019 · What do your holidays look like after your loved one has died? For my family, we’re discovering that. After losing my mother this spring, we are discovering what the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays look like despite the gaps in our hearts.
Nov 28, 2023 · Sometimes families try to keep everything the same for the holidays, but it will never be the same, because your loved one will no longer be there to celebrate with you. Here are some...