http://depression.about.com/library/weekly/aa110299.htm
" . . . Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas are traditionally
times to gather together with family and friends. They can also be an
all too painful reminder of someone who isn't with you anymore. . . "
This is by Nancy Schimelpfening, the About.Com depression guide. It
is written mainly for people helping someone else who is grieving.
Because of about.com policies, the author told me she is unable to
grant permission to post the full article.
This was posted to alt.support.grief years ago. Again, I have sifted
through my archives and am sharing things that helped me over the
years.
Peace,
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Daniel ( deltae...@usa.net )