Today, Susan, your host, welcomes you to another episode of Tendrils of Grief Podcast. In this episode, she shares her thoughts about going through the upcoming holidays while grieving. You would say that holidays are tough enough when someone is grieving but unfortunately, there are a lot of pressures that add to the pain of grieving during this particular time of the year (parties, gifts, celebrations…). Susan shares the best tips she has compiled over the years of grief and podcasting.

Key Takeaways:

• Susan acknowledges the suffering of going through the holidays while grieving.
• Tip no. 1: Be clear about how you want your holiday experience to look and feel.
• Tip no. 2: Communicate your wishes to others. (They don’t know how you feel.)

• Tip no. 3: Set limits when visiting.

• Tip no. 4: Don't be afraid to say “No.”

• Tip no. 5: Surround yourself with the right people.

• Tip no. 6: Make self-care a priority.
• Tip no. 7: Ask for help!
• Tip no. 8: Be kind to yourself! (This is the most important tip, and not only during holidays.)

Resources

Tendrilsofgrief.com

Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com