Summary: Grief and loss is difficult any time of the year, and when the holidays come around, it's particularly painful. Whether your loss is recent or long ago, there are things we can do to recover. Dr. Gloria Horsley, cofounder of Open to Hope, describes how we can expect to go through our grief after the first, second, and third years, and even into the future. Are you a friend of the person grieving? Here are some suggestions: Just show up and sit, bear witness to the loss, don't try to be profound or philosophical, and do an act of kindness (like walk the dog). You'll find what you need at www.opentohope.com.
