This story originally ran in December 2015. It struck a chord with readers, and we are republishing it for those who might be experiencing grief this holiday season. This time last year, I had no idea what was about to happen. After losing two siblings and my mom in only a six-year span, I was about to lose my older sister. Oftentimes, after losing loved ones, the first-year anniversary of the loss looms big. From my experience, it looms larger than it really is. When the day does come, you might end up being so busy with work or something else that it passes without you even noticing. In that case, it can be eye-opening to suddenly realize that the date itself holds no power over your emotions. The memories of that date are where the painful emotions reside. If you’ve just experienced a loss and the days seem unbearable as the holidays approach, you might find some help in an article I wrote last year on coping with grief during the holidays. Now, a year later, I offer you some additional grief-busting activities for these difficult times. I hope they help.

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