How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays

Don’t you wish you could press pause on the grieving process during the holiday season? I remember wishing I could do just that during the first (and several) holiday season following the painful loss of a loved one in my life.

I recall being conflicted as there were times when I wanted to participate in the excitement and joy but simultaneously either didn’t want to participate at all or felt guilty for celebrating. That conflict still exists many years later.

Grief is complicated and unique for everyone. While accepting loss becomes easier over time, it is often something we carry with us fo...