Gifts for Someone Who Lost a Parent This Year: What Actually Helps at Christmas
The best gift for someone who lost a parent this year usually does one of three things: takes a job off their plate, keeps their mom or dad close, or simply tells them you remember. It doesn't need to be expensive or perfect. Say their parent's name, make it easy to receive, and don't expect a thank-you note.
The First Christmas Without Mom or Dad: How to Get Through It, One Hour at a Time
You get through the first Christmas without your mom or dad by deciding ahead of time what this year will look like, then planning for the few hardest hours instead of the whole day. It doesn't have to feel like Christmas, and it doesn't even have to be good. It only has to be survivable, and it will be.
