“Allow yourself to feel sad, angry, lonely, or even relieved. It’s okay to cry or to feel moments of happiness, even if they are fleeting. Giving yourself permission to experience all your emotions will help you process your grief more fully.”
"Understanding that your grief is valid and that it’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling is the first step in navigating this season."
- Scott Stoness
Healing
"One of the most healing ways to navigate grief during the holidays is to find meaningful ways to honor your loved one’s memory through symbolic gestures or creating rituals."
- Scott Stoness
Healing
"Grief is not about letting go of your loved one; it’s about learning to live in a world where they are no longer physically present."
- Scott Stoness
Healing
"Allowing yourself small moments of joy doesn’t mean you’re forgetting your loved one; it’s a way to honor life and healing."
- Scott Stoness
Healing
"It’s okay to adjust or let go of these expectations to match where you are emotionally. You don’t have to force yourself to be part of events or traditions that feel too painful right now."
- Scott Stoness
Self-care
"When trust is betrayed, dreams shattered, hearts broken and broken again, when we want justice and need mercy, when our fists clench and our tears flow, when we need to know what to hold onto and what to let go of, we can always remember Him. Life is not as cruel as it can sometimes seem. His infinite compassion can help us find our way, truth, and life [see John 14:6]."
- Elder Gerrit W. Gong
Healing
"This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life."
Healing
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Healing
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Healing
"Moving on doesn’t mean you forget about things. It just means you have to accept what’s happened and continue living."
- Erza Scarlet
Healing