Easter and Grief: Inspired by Romero

This became a topic because of my youngest nephew. We wanted them to be in a video for a separate topic, and through this conversation, he said he’d like to do a topic on Easter and Grief. We are happy we had this discussion, and that this topic is being done. Holidays can be a difficult time of the year, whether it is the first holiday since the loss of your lost one, or maybe the second or third, these times of the year are never easy……………..

Please see Easter and Grief which covers:

Introduction
Illustrative examples/Quotes: Easter and Grief
Easter and Grief
Our final thoughts/YouTube Video

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1. Introduction

When we asked Romero what he wanted to say about Easter he told us: Jesus was betrayed and he got nailed to a cross. On Easter Monday, when Jesus’ disciples rolled the stone away from the tomb he was in it was shaped like an egg. When they checked inside Jesus’ body was not there as he had risen again.

Holidays can be a difficult time of the year, whether it is the first holiday since the loss of your lost one, or maybe the second or third, these times of the year are never easy.

They can be triggers that could become bittersweet (We have a topic on Triggers and Grief and Triggers, Anxiety and Grief). Memories of times spent together; memories of the last year spent together before things changed.

For my sister and I, we are processing the fifth year since our Dad was laid to rest. Five years without our Dad in our lives. We say this often, but we know the nature of the circumstance in which our Dad passed away has a lot to do with how we are feeling now (We have a topic on Anniversaries and Grief and Goodbye and Grief.

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2. Illustrative examples/Quotes: Easter and Grief

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3. Easter and Grief

3.1 Grief and Easter: Remembering Loved Ones

“Easter is the first holiday that comes to mind for me when discussing how hard grief can be on holidays. The meaning of Easter is of Jesus victory over death”…

3.2 How do you say Happy Easter to someone who is grieving?

“How can you express your own belief near religious holidays without diminishing the loss your friends feel”?

“I’m thinking of you and your family this Easter.”
“You and your family are in my prayers as I celebrate Easter this year.”
“Sending you loving thoughts at Easter time.”

3.3 How do you deal with grief if it’s your first holiday without a loved one?

“Here are some tips for getting through your first holiday without a loved one”.

“Let yourself feel sad”. …
“Don’t feel guilty for experiencing joy”. …
“Take time if you need it”. …
“Talk to people about how you’re feeling”. …
“Ask for help if you need it”. …
“Explore grief counselling”.

3.4 7 Ways to Deal With Grief and Celebrate Life at Easter

“Easter is a great time to plan an activity in remembrance of your deceased loved one. It can be as simple as recalling fun memories or looking”…

3.5 How Do We Grieve Loved Ones at Easter? – Crosswalk.com

(7 Feb 2022) — “The death of a loved one brings grief and heartache. Whether the person dies on Easter or another time, the sadness is there. Mourning comes at”…

3.6 How to Cope with Grief Over the Holidays

“How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays”