Grieving during Mother’s Day: 5 tips for navigating the first holiday after losing a mom
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Mother’s Day is a celebration for most — but for those who have lost their moms, it can be a difficult day marked by grief and isolation. A mental health professional offers guidance.
"Your first Mother's Day after the death of your mom can make her absence feel even more real. It's a stark reminder of the permanence of the loss." "The key is to be intentional about how you want to spend the day." "Your first Mother's Day after the death of your mom can make her absence feel even more real." "By creating space for your grief, you're giving yourself permission to feel all the complicated emotions that come with loss." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
For those who had a close bond with their mother, Feinglos said the absence can feel like a "gaping hole" in their everyday lives.