Surviving the Holidays While Grieving: Practical Tools for Experiencing Joy When Facing Grief and Loss

The loss of a loved one can change our lives forever.

Healing from the pain of losing a loved one doesn't happen overnight. Each day can be a battle to keep unpredictable emotions under control-especially around holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, which can bring losses into full focus. Traditions and expectations often add more stress to an already grieving heart. Even simple tasks, such as walking through a store during the holidays, can surface memories that turn on emotions like ...