Grief During the Holidays

“Time Together”

I love our time together.
Oh, the places we’ve been.
The meals that we’ve eaten.
The sights that we’ve seen.

The chats that we’ve had.
The jokes that we’ve told.
My time spent with you
just never gets old.

And on days when you just
can’t come along,
I’ll still walk and still talk,
like I’m not all alone.

There’s a voice in my head,
and a hand holding mine.
We’re together, forever,
‘til the ending of time.

                              -author unknown

This Holiday I Will…

• Cut myself some slack-I’m grieving!
• Embrace my tears
• Not worry about others’ expectations
• Reach out for support
• Look for small moments of peace and comfort
• Remember that traditions can be flexible
• Take a break when needed
• Seek comfort in memories
• Remain open to joy even when it feels impossible

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