November 2026

There is something about the holiday season that can make everyone else’s happiness seem a little louder. Holiday grief can make us especially aware of what or who is missing when it seems as though everyone around us is celebrating. Calendars fill with parties and gatherings. People talk excitedly about who is coming home, what they’re planning for Thanksgiving, where they’ll spend Christmas, and all the traditions they’re looking forward to. And when you are grieving, it ca

There are certain times of the year when memories seem to find us more easily. Grief during the holidays can bring those memories especially close as familiar sights, sounds, traditions, and gatherings remind us of the people we love and miss. Maybe it’s pulling out decorations you’ve had for years. Preparing a familiar recipe. Hearing a certain song. Looking through old photographs. Or simply remembering how this time of year used to feel when someone you love was still here