Hey, for all of those out there who have lost someone this year, the holidays can be so rough. Just remember – it’s 100% ok if you don’t feel like celebrating, if you get frustrated and sad when you think about them. One year where you don’t celebrate the holidays with fervor is A-OK. Take the time to heal. Be quiet when you need to, and don’t let anyone convince you that it’s wrong to be sad. You are allowed to grieve.
On the other hand if you love the holidays and celebrating is helping you cope? Get as festive as Mariah Carey and do what you need to do. Decorate trees, light the Menorah, celebrate the Solstice. Those who love us and are gone would never begrudge us the healing power of happiness.
Grief is a strange thing and manifests differently for everyone, and there is no “wrong” way to experience it. Take care of yourself, tell your loved ones they matter, and anyone else can gtfo with their opinions.
Holidays with loss
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