When Thanksgiving & Grief Collide
Your grief doesn’t pause simply because it’s Thanksgiving. In fact, it can feel even stronger when those around you are celebrating. Give yourself permission to do what you need to do for yourself this season.
Losing a Loved One During the Holidays: How to Make It Through
Losing a loved one during the holidays is especially hard, as festive sights and sounds serve as painful reminders of your loss. Discover ways to honor your loved one while still finding moments of joy.
A Guide for Coping with Grief at the Holidays
The holidays can be a time of joy, but for those coping with grief, it often brings profound challenges. Learn about how you can navigate loss during this season.
Grief After Christmas: Why the Days Between the Holidays Feel So Hard
The days following Christmas can bring a wave of holiday grief—those emotions the busyness of the season seemed to hold at bay. The space between Christmas and New Year’s is challenging. If you’re feeling it more now, you’re not alone. It’s not a setback; it’s part of the process.
Why It’s OK to Change Holiday Traditions After Loss
During the holidays, it’s okay to change how you do things. Experts say it’s important to allow yourself to make new choices, whether that means skipping some events, keeping favorite traditions, or starting new ones.
16 Holiday Gift Ideas for Someone Who’s Grieving
If you have a friend or family member who’s grieving this holiday, a gift can say, “I remember them too.” From personalized ornaments to self-care, a gift acknowledges both the joy of the season and the weight of what’s missing.
5 Ways to Support Someone Who Is Grieving During the Holidays
When you support someone who is grieving during the holidays, your presence matters more than perfect words. Here are five specific ways to support someone grieving during the holiday season
The First Christmas After a Loss
The first holiday season without a loved one can be difficult. How you celebrated before doesn’t have to be the same. Try new things and start new traditions—not to forget your grief, but to help you cope.