It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…A lot of people have started writing down their Christmas list, the air has an added coolness, decors and trees adorned houses and establishments, and Christmas carols are now being played on the air waves or MP3s. Christmas is such a special occasion for the Christians and non- Christians alike. It is the time for parties, gift-giving, and family reunions. But Christmas can also be a time for sadness and grief to people who have lost a loved one, and anticipating a “happy” holidays may not be one occasion that excites them.
The loss of a loved one is always difficult, and more so during the holidays or other special occasions. You will always miss that special someone and sadness or grief will always remain.
According to an expert on grief therapy, there are four tasks in mourning: