Dealing with Loss During the Holidays

(Undated) – The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year unless you are dealing with loss. Experts say the grieving process varies from person to person. The website grief.com suggests ways to cope. They say you should have a “Plan A and a Plan B” for holiday gatherings. Try the holidays in a “new way” or consider canceling them altogether if you feel it’s best for you. However, for others, staying involved with the holidays is a symbol of “life continuing despite the loss.” They advise you to let the holiday routine give you a framework during these tough times and to lean on a “holiday support system.” They say holidays are some of the roughest terrains to navigate following a loss, and finding meaning in the loss is as individual as we are. They say now more than ever, be gentle with yourself and don’t do more than you want. Learn more ways to cope at grief.com.