Balancing Joy and Grief During the Holidays

Grief during the holidays

Grief can sneak up on you at any time. My grandpa Jerome passed away over six months ago and I still find myself grieving the loss of him from time to time. It hits at the most random times, too. One minute I can be having the time of my life with my children, and within the next hour I feel like I’ve fallen into this deep abyss of sadness out of the blue. However, as the holiday season approaches...

Balancing Joy and Grief During the Holidays

Ambiguous grief can deepen during holidays. Balance grief and joy with awareness, self-compassion, boundaries, coping skills, and a supportive holiday toolkit.