Dealing with Grief 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 for each person. The website grief.com suggests ways to cope including having a Plan A and a Plan B for holiday gatherings, trying the holidays in a “new way,” or considering canceling them altogether. However, for other people, staying involved with the holidays is a symbol of life continuing. Let the holiday routine give you a framework during these tough times, and lean on a holiday support system. They say holidays are some of the roughest terrains we navigate after a loss. 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.