Holiday Blues: How to Overcome Grief

Melancholy christmas tree isolated emoticon. Crying green fir tree with decoration emoji. Merry Christmas and happy new year vector element. Yearning face with facial expression. Winter holidays signHoliday seasons filled with twinkling lights and cheerful music can be especially challenging when grief weighs heavily on your heart. People celebrate with full hearts around you, but your heart might ache for someone who isn’t here to share these special moments anymore. Continue reading Holiday Blues: How to Overcome Grief

Holiday Grief: How to Survive

Young teen boy with long hair thoughtful look sad eyes negative mood angry and crying at home. Stylish zoomer gen Z pensive on new year holidays with xmas tree bokeh lights garlands eve 25 decemberGrieving the loss of a loved one can make the holiday season feel overwhelming. What once brought joy, and celebration might now trigger painful memories and emotions. Dealing with holiday grief becomes especially challenging at this time of year. Your feelings are valid – there’s no right or wrong way to handle this difficult time. Continue reading Holiday Grief: How to Survive

Death & the Holidays

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Halloween is one holiday you may have to work through following the death of a loved one.

In this blog post, we cover an important topic relative to grief: death & the holidays. Discussing the topic of death during the holidays may seem unconventional. However, as the holiday season encroaches, we believe that these moments of reflection can offer solace and healing during a time when many are celebrating life, family, and tradition. Continue reading Death & the Holidays

Mother’s Day Grief

Portrait of sad mother and children in autumnal parkLosing a mother is one of the hardest things anyone can experience. Your mom is probably the one person who offered you unwavering love, guidance, and support throughout your life, so losing her can feel like a part of your heart is missing. Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, which can make coping with the loss even more challenging. However, there are some ways to handle the grief and pay homage to your mother’s memory to help abate Mother’s Day grief.

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2023 After Death

Foothill Funeral Grief in 2023It can be hard to start 2023 after someone you love dies. Many people find that they need a lot of time to grieve and adjust their lives to the new reality of life without their loved one. This time can overwhelm and lead to loneliness. But rest assured, you can take steps to support yourself as you move forward with your life.

2023: Give Yourself Time to Grieve

Grief is a process, not an event. It takes time to heal. Resist the urge to feel rushed into getting over it. You may need several weeks, months or even years before the pain subsides. Don’t compare your grief with someone else’s. Everyone processes loss differently. No accurate universal timeline exists for healing. Continue reading 2023 After Death