Grief at Thanksgiving: Gratitude with a Grain of Salt

​The "turkey in the room" for Thanksgiving.......just like the elephant in the room.....is GRIEF.

Grief is hard, and when you add in a holiday, it can be more difficult.

Thanksgiving, the time of year when we are expected to focus on gratitude and thanks.  For those grieving, gratitude is usually not an emotion that is felt.  

Grief brings a myriad of emotions, and often grievers can feel conflicting emotions, which can bring unease and alienation from those experiencing gratitude and thankfulness during this season.

However, when we can be honest with ourselves, and with people that can "be" with our grief, we can feel a sense of community, and not feel guilt over the emotions we are experiencing.  

The gift you can give yourself, or to those that are grieving, is to give the space to express emotions, not wanting to make it better, or to bright side the situation, but to witness and honor the journey of grief.

Grief at Thanksgiving: Gratitude with a Grain of Salt