“Whew, did I miss it? Did I really miss the Christmas season going through without my loved one(s) that have died and left this world on a one-way ticket? Why did they leave me behind? Didn’t they realize how hard this was and I can’t bring relief or let go of this unbearable pain. I don’t like this feeling and I just can’t shake it. It hurts to the core of my very being and here I am in January – I’m not sure I can do this!”