Grief & The Holidays | Ep. 369

The holidays can highlight grief and loss in our life. It's a time that is centered around nostalgia, memories, and family. So it's no surprise that the holidays can bring up a lot of grief for people who have experienced loss. 

In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about grief and how to support each other as a married couple as one or both of you grieve. 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

• "During the holidays, set aside time to think about the person you've lost. " - Dr. Kim
• "Don't smother your feelings, take time to grieve your lost loved one." - Dr. Kim
• "Don't feel like you have to say the perfect thing to your grieving spouse. Just be there for them." - Dr. Kim
• "The way you deal with grief is by going through it." - Dr. Kim
• "You can cling to the promises of God found in the Bible when you're grieving." - Christina
• "Jesus shows us that it's ok to grieve." - Dr. Kim
• "God can handle your questions and anger." - Christina
• "Everyone experiences grief differently." - Dr. Kim
• "Give your spouse lots of grace as they grieve." - Dr. Kim
• "You can't fix the situation for your spouse but you can walk with them through it." - Dr. Kim

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