Sunny Side Up: Love doesn’t end at death

Grief doesn’t disappear with time so much as it changes, as we learn how to live with loss alongside the ongoing demands of our lives. — Tribune News Service

Over the Christmas period, I received messages from people living with grief at times that are meant to feel happy, joyful, and filled with hope.

Anniversaries and cultural celebrations often carry an emotional weight that can be difficult to anticipate when someone we love is no longer physically present to share them with us. These moments can make us feel a mix of emotions all at once, leaving us confused about why things suddenly feel harder.