Life Kit Coping with grief during the holidays
Dec 6, 2021
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith shares her insights on navigating grief, especially during the holidays. She discusses the emotional challenges of loss during festive times and emphasizes the importance of honoring memories through rituals. Tracy highlights how adapting traditions and creating connections, even virtually, can aid healing. She shares personal stories that illustrate the balance between remembrance and embracing new practices, shedding light on how families can support each other through grief while finding solace in shared moments.
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Orange Slice Cake
- Tracy K. Smith's father's birthday was on Halloween.
- To honor him, she baked his favorite orange slice cake, a tradition from her childhood.
Incense Burning Tradition
- Kat Chow's family struggled with honoring her mother's death after she passed away.
- Burning incense, a Chinese tradition, has become a meaningful way for Kat to connect with her mother.
The Enduring Nature of Grief
- Grief is an ongoing process, and the pain of loss never fully disappears.
- Creating rituals and practices can help us stay connected to loved ones who have passed.
