Holiday Wishes for Those Who are Grieving a Loved One

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First of all, if you’re one of those grieving during this holiday season I’m sorry. I’m sorry you’re feelings are filled with wishing those who aren’t here anymore were here to see it all, to be with you. I’m so sorry you have a hurting heart during a time where people seem to annoyingly happy and there are memories everywhere you turn your head. 

Loss sucks. Being without someone you love is a heavy, nasty feeling. I lost one of my very favorite people at the end of January this year, my grandfather. My family grew up less than a mile away from my grandparents. We went over to their house almost every Sunday for dinner to spend time with cousins, aunts and uncles … the whole family was there. A lot of families meet only on holidays and special occasions, but I consider myself lucky knowing that I was able to get a LOT more family time than that. We are a very close family and grieving my grandfather this year during Christmas will be hard. I’m sorry if it will be hard for you too. 

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I’m not sure who you lost. I’m not sure if you were close to your loved one like I was with my grandfather, but I know it hurts. I know you’re constantly thinking of them and wanting to talk with them about your favorite memories you’ve had over the years, especially during the holiday season. I know you’ll miss things like hearing their laugh or seeing them in the same red Christmas sweater they wore every year. I’m sorry you are grieving too.

I don’t have any tips or advice for how to get through this hard time. I wish I did as I’d be using them myself. People are telling me, “Oh remember the good times! Enjoy the moment!” No. Thanks for the unsolicited advice, but I’m still hurting and you may be too. I know how frustrating it is to hear people “encourage” you through this difficult time when all you want to do is hug that person missing at the Christmas table. The only kind of encouragement I have for you is this: you’re not alone. 

On one hand, it’s even more sad that you’re not alone because that means other people are hurting. On the other hand, you have people who are going to understand your feelings and can relate to you more than you know. Even though you’re not alone and it’s nice to know that, it’s still hard. During this holiday season, I hope you can enjoy the time with those who are there while remembering dearly those who aren’t. I hope your pain turns to joy when memories are brought up. I hope you are surrounded by love and support, and I hope your holiday season, even with the grieving, doesn’t come with the pain you’ve been feeling. 

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Alex
Alex was born and raised in Glendale, Arizona and just loves it here! She met her husband when they both were 17 on a blind date and now have the most wonderful, full of energy 1 year old boy! Before having her son, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Arizona Christian University. She was blessed enough to have the opportunity to play on the ACU Women’s Soccer team after she finished playing at Phoenix Community College for a year. Running and exercising are her therapy (along with a cup of coffee or glass of wine here and there ;))! She absolutely loves living life to the fullest and is so excited to be a part of the North Phoenix Mom’s Blog team!

2 COMMENTS

  1. Thank you for writhing this so lovely is really hard on the holidays specially I lost my uncle recently before the holidays is really hard. So thank you! My uncle lived in Phoenix also! Makes me more heart warming.

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