Loss of a dear friend

[JillA639022]

 The first of Oct. this year, I lost one of my dearest and closest friends. I just would like to know if there are any of you out there who feel like the Holidays this year are a little hard to get excited about. Sincerely, Jill

[SereneSeagull]

Hi Jill,  I'm sorry for your loss.  Our close friends are our confidants, and losing them is like having a piece of ourself taken away.

Yes, holidays are hard, very much so for myself.  I also have friends that are having a  tough time with this as well.  I find the emotions are like a wave. Sometimes a big one knocks you flat, and then sometimes a little ripple comes through and it's ok for a bit.  

Hope you take care of yourself through the  waves.

[LeeS4949]

 perfectly said!

[SereneSeagull]

🙂

[Winter2025VA]

Dear Jill @JillA639022 , I am so sorry for your loss!!!

Yes, I "skipped" Thanksgiving this year = was NOT "feeling" thankful.

I will see how I "feel" for Christmas.

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

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➡️[*** JILL @JillA639022 wrote:

 The first of Oct. this year, I lost one of my dearest and closest friends. I just would like to know if there are any of you out there who feel like the Holidays this year are a little hard to get excited about. Sincerely, Jill

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[JillA639022]

 Sorry Nicole, Don't know if my first post went through, but wanted to thank you for helping me to feel like I wasn't the only one...Gratefully yours, Jill

[Winter2025VA]

@JillA639022 [EDITED POST] Dear Jill , all we can do dear friend is take 1 step at a time

The holidays can be a source of "pain" for some of us.

I am ALWAYS here for you.

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

➡️[*** JILL 

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@JillA639022 wrote:

  Sorry Nicole, Don't know if my first post went through, but wanted to thank you for helping me to feel like I wasn't the only one...Gratefully yours, Jill

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