Moving through the holidays with grief—crafting a plan can help
12/14/23 at 03:29 AM
Moving through the holidays with grief—crafting a plan can help
Morgan Messenger (Berkeley Springs, WV)
December 12, 2023
Christmas and winter holidays are portrayed as festive, bright and jolly times to celebrate and enjoy life. But the holidays can look and feel different for someone who has lost a loved one, is in the midst of major illness, or for someone who has suffered a traumatic event that’s brought significant change to their lives. Navigating the balance between celebration and grief is unique for everyone. Grief Counselor Deanna Rudy of Hospice of the Panhandle said acknowledging the change in life is an important step in making this holiday season manageable for families.