Superbowl parties, get togethers – all convivial environments, may now be overwhelming or may provide a needed reprieve from their grief. Whether their loved one was a football fan or not, everyone has traditions around Superbowl Sunday.

Thinking about how the person who died might have reacted, an adult daughter said, “My father would have been thrilled that an African American is president.” Superbowl Sunday Inaugurations happen every four years and can be a reminder that the world is changing. As a bereaved husband, whose partner had died said, “What is the state of my union? My family is in fragments as we all grieve.” Presidential Inauguration See New Year’s Day* State of the UnionĪnnually we listen to the President deliver a State of the Union Address. Chinese New YearĪnother new year, another marking of time going by. Traditions that were observed in years past, will no longer be the same. For those who rely on the structure of work to help them cope with their grief, the long weekend can feel. MLK Weekend, and 3 day weekends in general, can be difficult. Imagine having the epiphany that “My mother is really never coming back!” MLK Weekend While Epiphany may not be a holiday on everyone’s radar, the word “Epiphany” can be provocative. For others, this marking of the passage of time is especially poignant because, as one grieving parent said, “Now I have to say my daughter died last year.” Epiphany (Jan 6th) For some it can signify the hope of a fresh start. As the culmination of the Holiday Season, New Year’s Day can symbolize many things.

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