090. How to Approach a New Year Without Your Loved One

Drop me a message or voice note!It’s the first episode of 2025—get excited, y’all!Today, we’re focusing on entering the new year while still navigating the challenges and emotions of grief, because they didn’t miraculously go away at the strike of midnight on December 31st, right?This chat centers on the difficulties us grievers face day in and day out, but especially when approaching a new year without a loved one. And, the significance of holidays, anniversaries, and milestones we now have to face as we enter this new year.I’m offering up practical advice and guidance on coping strategies, planning ahead, how to approach this new year and those big (and small) painful moments, releasing expectations, and balancing grief with moments of joy. I’m also super excited to share some listener responses about how they’ve honored their loved ones and navigated their “firsts” without them.Whether you’re navigating year one or year 10 without your loved one, you’ll get something out of this episode!Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...