Grieving during the holidays sucks. I’ll never “be over it” as some people like to say. I will grieve again and again for Molly. My grief has changed how we celebrate holidays, but at the same time having Jack is also changing how we celebrate. I don’t know what’s ahead, but no matter what my message is the same – celebrate the holidays how you want.
Key Takeaways:
[4:40] Not feeling excited about anything anymore
[6:13] The non-profit Compassionate Friends
[11:15] Going through the stages of grief over and over again
[16:45] I’m never letting go of my feelings of Pain over losing Molly
[18:02] Grief takes time
[18:46] I think using things like alcohol or drugs can sometimes be necessary
[20:39] The different ways you can grieve
[21:44] Not celebrating the holidays
[23:18] How my grief has impacted Jack
[24:17] The anticipation of grief is the worst part
[24:48] Acknowledge your pain, take charge of life, and think positively and realistically
[27:42] Be patient and kind with others
[28:45] Strategies to help cope with grief
[30:00] Keeping holiday traditions, changing them, and new ones
[31:23] Siblings always get thought of last in grief
[34:59] Do what you want for the holidays
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