Coping with Holidays without Your Spouse

Losing your spouse is an incredibly traumatic event, which can be even more painful when holidays or other special dates come around. It is not unusual to dread such occasions or to find yourself filled with emotion and sometimes even anger at being left alone. Grief can do some harsh things to people and can make even simple tasks seem overwhelming. There are a few things you can do to help you get through the most difficult moments. Let yourself grieve. It’s okay to cry or to talk about things that are painful. You don’t have to keep it all … Continue reading