Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holiday Season
The start of 2025 brought unexpected grief. Losing a very close relative during the holidays was a profound shock. It’s a strange and challenging experience, and many people find themselves struggling with similar emotions.
Remembering a Beloved Grandmother
December 15th is now a poignant date, marking the loss of my grandmother. Birthdays will never quite be the same since they take place just 2 days before this date. My grandmother was a central figure in our family, a source of connection and love.
Finding Peace and Acceptance
It brings comfort to know she passed peacefully, with a smile, and is no longer suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. She had been dealing with this diagnosis for most of the final 10 years she was alive. I am grateful for the opportunity to say goodbye during a visit to New York City, where she lived with my aunt, who was also her primary caretaker, in July last year, together with my dad.
The Reality of Moving Forward After Loss
It has now been over three months since her passing. Life continues, as it must. One of the realities of death is that those left behind must carry on. I deeply miss my paternal grandmother, the only grandmother I had the privilege of knowing. My maternal grandmother passed away before I was born, but I’ve heard she was a woman of faith, loved and cherished by many.
Honoring a Life Well-Lived
My grandmother was loved and is deeply missed. Her memory lives on in the hearts of those she touched.
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