Grief Town
'Grief is like a town everyone will drive through in this lifetime. This town may have some quaint coffee shops with good coffee and great restaurants with good food. You may meet some lovely people there, walk through beautiful parks with them, and make good friends.
Navigating the Holidays After a Loss
My first suggestion is to tell yourself and others that this year will be different. Keeping up appearances and maintaining some traditions can drain your energy. You can conserve your energy by being honest with yourself and others. This year your holiday activities will be different, and that is ok. Your honesty and lack of expectations will free you from disappointments.
A New York-Style Ofrenda
There are many ways to process the loss of a loved one. "It's New York-style cheesecake or die! Amelia, how can you not love New York-style cheesecake? It is the best cheesecake in the world!" said Samuel. Amelia remembered how her brother, Samuel, used to argue with her about which cheesecake was the best as she place