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GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays bring grief to an all new height for those who are suffering from losses or struggle with depression, anxiety, chronic illness or other such disorders. This newsletter is for those who suffer and for those who love them.
If it's a merry Christmas for you, please take a moment to forward this, or print it off
article and give to a friend or family member in need.
This will be an action-based holiday survival guide. Let's begin...
1. PLAN AHEAD - Don't allow
holidays to simply happen. Plan ahead for
best outcome.
2. PERFORM AT YOUR ABILITY - Accept your limitations and don't beat yourself up for not having
Christmas you think you "ought" to have.
3. CUT OUT OR CREATE NEW RITUALS - If specific rituals are too painful, leave them out this year. Add a new holiday ritual.
4. ASK FOR HELP - Reach out to others for help shopping, cooking, wrapping etc.
5. VOCALIZE YOUR NEEDS - Tell folks you're struggling. Be specific about how they can help.