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Nov 28, 2023 Reporting from Niles, MI
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
The Holidays Are Coming
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The Holidays Are Coming
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“The most important thing to remember is there is no right or wrong way to celebrate the holiday season after the death of a loved one. The best coping mechanism for the first holiday season is to plan ahead, get support from others and take it easy.” Source: Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Many people are excited about the fall season and the approaching holidays. However, with the change of season and the holidays swiftly approaching, many who are grieving are finding it difficult to prepare for the holidays. It doesn’t matter if your grief is recent or has been longer, the holidays without your loved one can feel daunting. Some bereaved may experience different emotions during the second or subsequent years of their grief because their initial shock, numbness, or tendency to deflect grief during the first year have softened.
Take a moment to check in with yourself. Ask yourself what you need. What do you want to do? Do you really feel like preparing a holiday meal? If not, try something non-traditional like pizza and a movie. Do you feel like putting up a tree? Decorating? If not, don’t. Do what is right for yourself.
The time leading up to the actual day can be worse than the day itself. Not knowing how you will feel and the anticipation of the day that once may have been an integral part of your relationship can be scary. It is good to plan, but always know that the plan can change. Talk with family and friends about your plan and make sure they understand that it may include something traditional, but you may also do something completely different. Also let them know that you may try to stick to your normal traditions, but that you may need to change your mind, even at the last moment. With planning and support you will get through these days and Lory’s Place is here to help. This is a good resource to help plan what is best for you: https://whatsyourgrief.com/dealing-with-grief-during-the-holidays-plan/
If you’d like to speak with someone from Lory’s Place and consider joining one of our peer support groups, please give us a call at 269-983-2707. We are always here to listen and connect you with other people who are grieving. If you like what you’ve read and would like to see more, you can find us on Facebook and Instagram, as well as at www.lorysplace.org.
Wishing you comfort, peace, and most importantly, joy -
The Lory’s Place Team
The Holidays Are Coming
by
Lory's Place
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Nov 28, 2023
“The most important thing to remember is there is no right or wrong way to celebrate the holiday season after the death of a loved one. The best coping mechanism for the first holiday season is to plan ahead, get support from others and take it easy.” Source: Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Many people are excited about the fall season and the approaching holidays. However, with the change of season and the holidays swiftly approaching, many who are grieving are finding it difficult to prepare for the holidays. It doesn’t matter if your grief is recent or has been longer, the holidays without your loved one can feel daunting. Some bereaved may experience different emotions during the second or subsequent years of their grief because their initial shock, numbness, or tendency to deflect grief during the first year have softened.
Take a moment to check in with yourself. Ask yourself what you need. What do you want to do? Do you really feel like preparing a holiday meal? If not, try something non-traditional like pizza and a movie. Do you feel like putting up a tree? Decorating? If not, don’t. Do what is right for yourself.
The time leading up to the actual day can be worse than the day itself. Not knowing how you will feel and the anticipation of the day that once may have been an integral part of your relationship can be scary. It is good to plan, but always know that the plan can change. Talk with family and friends about your plan and make sure they understand that it may include something traditional, but you may also do something completely different. Also let them know that you may try to stick to your normal traditions, but that you may need to change your mind, even at the last moment. With planning and support you will get through these days and Lory’s Place is here to help. This is a good resource to help plan what is best for you: https://whatsyourgrief.com/dealing-with-grief-during-the-holidays-plan/
If you’d like to speak with someone from Lory’s Place and consider joining one of our peer support groups, please give us a call at 269-983-2707. We are always here to listen and connect you with other people who are grieving. If you like what you’ve read and would like to see more, you can find us on Facebook and Instagram, as well as at www.lorysplace.org.
Wishing you comfort, peace, and most importantly, joy -
The Lory’s Place Team