Isn’t Thanksgiving Grief an Oxymoron?
4 Options that can get you through the holiday. 1. be open to gratitude and list small things you are thankful for. 2. Live in the present moment. 3. Make a plan to honor your loved one. 4. Accept and give love.
An Empty Chair, or Not
Without their son, Robbie, how could they step into Thanksgiving and survive? This year would be different, just the closest of their family was gathering. She was asked only to set the table. The rest of the family would bring the traditional menu. Right now, she is sure that making gravy would have been easier on her than setting the table. Robbie would not be sitting with them. What should she do? Set his place or not. The tears wouldn’t stop.
Grieving and Giving Thanks
To my friends who mourn during this season of giving thanks, I wonder if you are confused or wondering how to be with others right now. Do you find yourself trying to fit in by attempting to hide your grief? Possibly you are pushing others away and isolating yourself. Grieving during the holidays is just plain exhausting. Would it help if a grief coach could make a suggestion?