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Holiday grief

bellbird said:
I'm so sorry and you are not alone in holiday grief, I admire how you are approaching this year and hope sharing this helps others in moving forward too
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Thanks for saying this, Justine. I had a REALLY bad day yesterday, but today is better. We pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off and start over. Hugs to all. :heartslub:grouphug
 
Cherylndesigns said:
I think Christmas is the most difficult though because we're supposed to be happy.
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Yes, this. And also: many of us feel responsible to make Christmas happy for others (children, grandchildren, etc.), which is why we trim the tree, wrap the gifts, bake the cookies, roast the turkey, and so on.

I really appreciate all of the thoughtful and heartfelt comments here. I am sending virtual hugs to all the TLPers who are grieving this year.
 
My heart literally goes out to everyone experiencing grief this holiday season. I lost my father unexpectedly in November; this was supposed to be the first Christmas since I was a very young child that we were going to spend together, and I'm struggling that I won't be able to experience that with him.
 
I lost my Mom in 1993, she made christmas magical. I never thought the depression at christmas could get any worse, till this year. Along with the sadness of my Mom, my baby sister with down's passed away july 1 at age 56. Not being able to play santa claus for her and still grieving her, I can not do anything but just ignore christmas all together. I decorated before for her, but the fond memory of little girl in me awaiting santa, hurts so bad
 
Big hugs and warm lifting thoughts to everyone experiencing grief and loss during the holiday season. (((hugs to you)))
 
Loss of a loved one is always very difficult but especially so when it happens this time of year. It’s hard to be happy and joyful when you can no longer spend the holidays with them.

My heart goes out to all who are hurting right now.
 
Thoughts and prayers go to everyone who is suffering grief this time of the year. May you find solace in the promise of Christmas and peace in your heart. There is always someone else who is hurting and I find my peace in trying to reach out to them. Hugs.
 
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