Judy Tatelbaum’s tips for Holidays

For those who are themselves grieving during this holiday season, here are some tips from a 1991 Bereavement Magazine article written by Judy Tatelbaum.

• Be kind to yourself.
• Express your feelings.
• Ask for what you need.
• Be sure you have people with whom you can talk.
• Help another person in need.
• Appreciate your other loved ones.
• Don't compare your life with that of others'.
• Resolve how or where to spend the holidays.
• Celebrate as in the past, change traditions, or avoid the season entirely -- whatever feels right.