Archive for Holiday Season

skipping the holidays grief

6 Things to Consider Before You Skip the Holidays

So, you are thinking about skipping the holidays altogether. Let me assure you: You wouldn't be the first and you…
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'Tis the Season for Grief-Related Social Anxiety

Part of my self-care regime is reading The Onion articles whenever possible.  I don't know what it is, their headlines just…
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holiday grief

The Art of Regrouping (aka it's not a Hallmark movie Charlie Brown)

Late the night before Thanksgiving I got a call from my mom, who explained that she slipped and fell down…
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You're Not a Grinch, You're Just Grieving

You're Not a Grinch, You're Just Grieving

I want to take a moment to stand up in defense of holiday villains. You know who I mean: They're…
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ornament kids grief

Remembering Ornament: A Holiday Grief Activity for Kids & Teens

A couple things you should know about the WYG gals before diving into today's post. 1) We are notoriously terrible…
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A Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Grievers

Whether you are shopping as a griever or for a griever (or both!), searching for gifts at the holidays can…
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when holiday music is sad

Holiday Music Out of Key: When Songs Become Sad

My Christmas season starts with a quiet tradition; it’s one I picked up from my mother although it was never…
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Holiday Togetherness Game Plan: 11 Tips for Taking a Time Out

Holiday Togetherness Game Plan: 11 Tips for Taking a Time Out

Alright, let's have a quick pre-holiday huddle to discuss your game plan for tomorrow. Not where you're going to celebrate or…
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Grief and Food: 10 reasons why your Thanksgiving spread might make you cry

Grief doesn't always turn you into an unpredictable ball of emotion, but sometimes it does. Sometimes things like a song, a word,…
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