Although it gets easier from one year to the next, Christmas holidays after experiencing a terrible loss in your life is not easy.
For me, the memories that once caused me a great deal of grief have turned into wonderful memories of a part of my life that I am so grateful for. I do admit it will never be the same, but not as bad as the year before.
The older we become, the more grief we experience with those close to us passing away one by one. It adds to complicated emotions, especially around the holidays.
The holidays are "the dreaded season" for me with so many emotions that tug on my heart for so many reasons.
I know I am not alone though. There are others whose experiences have kept them from moving on with their lives. At least I have moved on . . .
One of my Facebook friends posted the following thoughts that really hit home. I shared it on Facebook and it prompted me to write a blog post about it.
Feel free to share it on one of your social media pages . . . it could let someone else going through a rough holiday season know they are not alone. They may also realize that capturing those moments will be a treasure one day.
A blessed and wonderful holiday season to all . . .
"Sadly, I know too many people to whom this applies. My family included. Many will attempt to decorate . . . to cook . . . buy (or make) and wrap gifts . . . to be festive.
But the holidays bring sadness, loneliness and heartache. Many will cry for hours with memories of what this time used to be and how it was filled with such love and anticipation - and now it brings back memories of the reality of emptiness and sadness.
So I would like to remind you that there are people for whatever reason are not looking forward to Christmas. Some people are not surrounded by large wonderful families.
Some of us have problems during the holidays and are overcome with great sadness when we remember the loved ones who are not with us any longer.
For many it is their first Christmas without a particular loved one and many others lost loved ones at Christmas. And, many people have no one to spend these times with and are besieged by loneliness. We all need caring, loving thoughts right now."
