Father’s Day will continue to take place year after year. In the past these times of joy brought your family together. Now and forever they will trigger memories
of your loved one. Today these special dates will be difficult, but later will provide you with reasons to reminisce and begin new rituals. Planning ahead for holidays and birthdays not only allows you to prepare for those events, but also provides ongoing and open commu- nication between family members. Future Losses
Mourning the loss of all of the possibilities that could have been if your loved one was still alive is something that most people experience. You may miss out on the possibility of having grand- children or having your loved one with you as you experience life events. It’s common for these thoughts to hit you at different times in your life, particularly when a celebration comes around that may be as- sociated with those future losses – such as a wedding, graduation or holidays. Thinking about these losses and acknowledging them is a part of the grieving process. Your thoughts and losses are real and something that may stay with you for the rest of your life. You may want to talk with someone or journal about the things you will miss due to your loss. Having that strong support system can be crucial, someone who
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