Hope for the Grieving Momma
As a mom of two small children, I would argue that the holidays are a magical time of year.
But, for some, the holidays can be hard, especially when it comes to feelings of grief. What if the person you love is no longer in your life? Maybe they are sick with an illness? Perhaps it is a strained relationship? What if you are experiencing grief, sadness, or anger?
I’ve been there. Grief is hard.
For the Grieving Momma, The Holidays Can Be Hard: Article on Tampa Bay Moms
For me, I have struggled with the loss of my younger sister. On Christmas 2016, my husband and I found out that we were pregnant with our daughter. The first person that we shared the news with was my sister. A month later, she was killed in a car accident. The weight of my grief and sadness has felt, at times, insurmountable. Completing some of the day-to-day tasks in my life felt almost impossible. If not for the fact that I was pregnant and had my son (age 2 ½ at the time), I don’t know if I would have been able to find the good in my life. I have an immense sense of gratitude for the friends, coworkers, and family members who have helped carry some of this weight and supported me and my family.
Practicing Gratitude for the Grieving Momma
When you are experiencing grief, it can be hard to feel happy and/or find the positivity in the world. Recently, I created a practicing daily gratitude tracker. This is a free resource that helps you track 3-5 things each day for 30 days that you want to express gratitude for in your life.
For more information on this, check out this blog post.
Resources and Inspiration for Parents
