There are many ways to honor your loved one’s memory during the holidays. It is a beautiful way to celebrate their life and keep their memory alive. The ceremony of it can also be a helpful part of the healing process for those grieving a loss.
Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy. However, grief and the holidays can be especially challenging when celebrations, traditions, and family gatherings heighten our sense of loss.
Good fences make good neighbors – and personal boundaries allow you to set limits and create a healthy space between you and others. Creating and maintaining healthy personal boundaries is always a good practice, but it is even more essential when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Setting grief boundaries will help you navigate this difficult and emotional time.
It was somewhere near the end of June, years back, that I learned an important lesson about summer grief while working in the bereavement department at Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care.
The loss of a family member, friend, or another significant person is difficult for people of any age, and it’s natural for children to experience grief when a death occurs. Well-meaning adults often avoid talking about the person who passed away to avoid upsetting the child, but it is important for children to express and process their grief.
