A Basic Plan for Surviving the Holidays After The Loss Of A Loved One Shortly after my son’s suicide in 1993, a wise counselor told me not to let that death take away my joy. At the time, those words fell on deaf ears. But, as the days passed and healing began, his guidance became […]

HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYSFrom Bereavement and Support by Marylou Hughes Taylor & Francis, 1995, Used with permission Get your fears about the holidays out of your system. Write them down. Know what they are. Plan ahead. Know what you want to do, are willing to do, or do not want to do. See the holidays as a […]