Two day’s ago, I heard the devastating news that 2 of my friends had died. This really shook me to the core as they where both very kind people who made a difference to so many people including me. Reflecting back it reminded me that we tend to have a lot of family deaths during this time of the year, this brought a flood of tears as I started to recollect then names of our family members. I was so scared I could not sleep properly yesterday as I remember the word sof a little girl – ” Daddy will be having Christmas in Heaven” words failled as I could only feel the pain of a little girl missing her daddy
I was then prompted to write down these few ideas that I hope may help you. Please feel free to share your comments too.
Here are some of the things you could try to help you cope:
- It’s sad, and we have to slowly accept and adapt to the fact that Christmas will never be the same – let the tears roll
- Let others know how you are feeling
- Accept that other members of your family may have different ways of mourning
- Honour your loved one – they are with you in spirit
- Look after yourself
- Do what’s best for you without making others feel bad:- example
*Visiting the Cemetery if you can
*Recalling those happy moments and know its ok to cry
*Do some voluntary work – help someone else
*Go out for a walk
Listen to some relaxing christmas music
Confident Queen Genny 