The First Christmas After The Loss of a Loved One

Whether this is your first year without your loved one, or several years have passed, Christmas can be a particularly difficult season for anyone who is grieving. A time that is meant for celebration suddenly becomes filled with painful memories, and feelings of loss can be further intensified. If you are facing Christmas without a loved one this year and are feeling at a loss, Caerphilly FS shares a few tidbits of advice on how to cope during the festive period.

To Celebrate or Let it Pass

You may decide that you do not want to celebrate Christmas this year. This is absolutely fine. If you do not feel ready to face the festivities, do not feel you have to force yourself to do so. For some, it can be easier to treat December 25th as simply another day. Spend the day doing what you want to do, getting jobs done or focusing on other things. Sometimes, the idea of the day itself is just too overwhelming to contemplate. If celebrating Christmas feels too hard, do not feel guilty about letting it pass without ceremony this season.

Volunteering at Christmas

If the thought of being at home this Christmas without your loved one is too much to bear, consider volunteering somewhere that needs help on Christmas Day. Animal rescue centres, nursing homes and homeless shelters often need volunteers to help with things like serving food or cleaning up. By focusing your energies on helping others, it may provide a welcome distraction to the pain of the day. Check out websites like do-it.org to find volunteering opportunities near you.

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