{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Strategies for Grief During the Holidays","description":"Grieving during the holidays sucks. I\u2019ll never \u201cbe over it\u201d as some people like to say. I will grieve again and again for Molly. My grief has changed how we celebrate holidays, but at the same time having Jack is also changing how we celebrate. I don\u2019t know what\u2019s ahead, but no matter what my message is the same - celebrate the holidays how you want.    Key Takeaways:    [4:40] Not feeling excited about anything anymore  [6:13] The non-profit Compassionate Friends [11:15] Going through the stages of grief over and over again  [16:45] I\u2019m never letting go of my feelings of Pain over losing Molly  [18:02] Grief takes time  [18:46] I think using things like alcohol or drugs can sometimes be necessary  [20:39] The different ways you can grieve  [21:44] Not celebrating the holidays  [23:18] How my grief has impacted Jack  [24:17] The anticipation of grief is the worst part  [24:48] Acknowledge your pain, take charge of life, and think positively and realistically [27:42] Be patient and kind with others  [28:45] Strategies to help cope with grief  [30:00] Keeping holiday traditions, changing them, and new ones  [31:23] Siblings always get thought of last in grief  [34:59] Do what you want for the holidays  Resources:    Compassionate Friends Coping with Grief During the Holidays Sixth Stage of Grief  Friends of Aine Camp Erin     Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation   ","author_name":"A Thousand Tiny Steps","author_url":"http:\/\/athousandtinysteps.com","html":"