12 Days of Griefmas
Welcome to the 12 Days of Griefmas!
’Tis the season to be jolly, right? The season of parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting and caroling out in the snow?
But sometimes the holidays aren't always merry and bright. Sometimes, I feel less like decking the halls and more like Grandma getting run over by a reindeer.
And now those merry memories have become reminders of the empty chairs around the table and the stockings that no longer get hung.
And I'm guessing if you're here, then you can relate.
Plus, it's 2020, which means we're adding on an extra dose of loneliness and isolation due to the pandemic.
Maybe you're here because you lost your person. Maybe it's because you're alone because of Covid. Or maybe you just have a case of the "bah humbugs" and could use a little extra good tidings.
Whatever your reason: Welcome.
Hopefully this series will bring you both a little holiday cheer as well as offer some support for the different stages of grief you may be experiencing. If nothing else, it will give you the space to sit in your feelings - whatever they may be - and know you're not alone.
What to Expect:
Over the next 12 days, I'll be sharing about both my experience with the different stages of grief as well as ways we can cope. I'll also be sharing both my fav small businesses and gift ideas to help those struggling during the difficult holiday season.
This will be part grief coping and part holiday fun!
The Giveaway!
This little Forced Joy Fleet - this online community of widowers, cancer patients, caregivers, grievers, and misfits has brought me so much comfort and joy over the years. You guys GET IT. So this season, as a way of expressing my heartfelt thank you, I wanted to give something to you all.
So… DRUM ROLL PLEASE...the best part of the series? A GIVEAWAY!
One lucky winner will win the ultimate holiday giveaway care package filled with every gift highlighted from the series. You can either keep the box for yourself or gift it to someone else who could use a little cheer this year.
You have multiple ways to enter. Here’s how:
1. Through Instagram and/or Facebook:
Each day there will be a new post on Instagram and Facebook.
Simply share that post in your Instagram stories or your Facebook feed.
Don’t forget to tag me so I can see it and count your entry
If your account is private, I can't see the share, so send me a quick message with a screenshot
Each post you share is a separate entry (for a total of 12 chances to win!).
Winner will be announced Monday, 12/14
2. Through Email
Reply to the daily email and tell me how you cope through that day’s stage of grief OR how you support someone who is in that stage.
Each email you reply to is a separate entry (for a total of 12 chances to win!)
Want the 12 Days of Griefmas content sent straight to your inbox? Sign up the newsletter for daily grief tips and grief gifts based on each stage of grief.
Good luck and as always, thanks for continuing to show up in this space.
12 Days of Griefmas Emails:
On the 1st Day of Griefmas: DENIAL.
On the 2nd Day of Griefmas: Denial Gifts
On the 3rd Day of Griefmas: ANGER
On the 4th Day of Griefmas: Anger Gifts
On the 5th Day of Griefmas: BARGAINING
On the 6th Day of Griefmas: Bargaining Gifts
On the 7th Day of Griefmas: DEPRESSION
On the 8th Day of Griefmas: Depression Gifts
On the 9th Day of Griefmas: ACCEPTANCE
On the 10th Day of Griefmas: Acceptance Gifts