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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...
- 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.
- Q: Should I Celebrate The Holidays Right After Losing A Loved One?
- Q: What Can I Do to Honor A Lost Loved One?
- Q: Does The Loss Get Easier with time?
- Q: How Has Your Faith Made A Difference in Your Grieving Process?
A: (Preston)There is no right or wrong script for someone to follow in relation to observing the holiday after the death of a loved one. I think it’s certainly fine and appropriate to celebrate the holiday, if you want to. For us as Christians, Christmas is a holiday that happened historically because God wanted to deal with the issue of sin and it...
A: (Preston)It can be anything as simple as filling the stocking of your loved one and giving [the gifts inside] to a needy person or launching a fairly major project to honor the person. The idea is to adapt your celebration, be creative, do what works well for you, honors the person and keeps the purpose of the holiday in view. In the Bible we re...
A: (Preston) I think the best way to understand that is think of how physical pain works. When you suffer a physical injury your pain may be very acute, very intense, throbbing for some time. But with the passage of time, with healing, the intensity and acuteness of the pain may subside and take a different form. Maybe it becomes a soreness or limp...
A: (Kathy) My faith has made all the difference in my grieving process. If I didn’t have Jesus Christ as my hopethat I’ll see my daughter again one day, I don’t know that I’d want to get up every day. I also know that because Natalie belonged to God and He allowed me to be her earthly parent, I know He’s taking better care of her now than I ever co...
Dec 17, 2010 · The holidays can be an especially harrowing experience for those still mourning the loss of a loved one. Grief counselors and therapists advise on how to cope with the first holiday without the loved one, and offer tips for those supporting those coping with loss.
Dec 21, 2018 · Christmas after the death of a loved one. If you’ve lost your a partner, parent, silbling or a close friend, the build-up to Christmas can be incredibly difficult and sad. The first Christmas without a loved one might even be something you are dreading, as it can bring back memories of the past.
Dec 23, 2018 · Grief can be amplified this time of year, whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah. Honoring the memory of late family members helps many NPR listeners and readers process their heartache.
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Dec 6, 2017 · There is no right answer because you ultimately have to decide what works for you, but here are some things to consider: The people you would send cards to likely know about your loss. Chances are they will be understanding if you don't muster the strength for cards this year.
