Holiday Grief Tip #7

Continued series from Kristen Riecke:

Holiday Grief Tip #7 - Including Others

This year consider finding meaningful ways to honor your loved ones' memory by including others in your intentional gift-giving this year. Items that evoke the spirit of your person can be healing.

Whether it's a delicately crafted ornament, a piece of memorial jewelry, or a thoughtful photo gift these tokens can serve as heartfelt reminders. A quick internet search of "personalized memorial gifts" can offer many great options.

Channeling your grieving energy into handmade gifts, such as knitting, painting, or crafting a distinctive item, can create a profound connection for others to stay linked with the memory of your person.

Your family and friends will follow your lead as you incorporate your deceased loved one into the holiday season. Gifts and activities that honor their memory can open the door for acknowledgment and support, fostering a sense of unity and understanding. These special items and experiences have the power to bring people together through a shared memory, creating a lasting bond for years to come.

Pictured are some of the special items that others have gifted to us. Whether I've been on the giving or receiving end of these kinds of gifts, the result is the same - connection and deep love for the precious person who is no longer with us.