As the calendar pages flip from one year to the next, we as bereaved parents can find ourselves hesitant and surrounded by emotions as we step into a new year without the children that we love so dearly.

Time is something that is out of our control, and even though we will never move on from loving and missing our children, we will find that time keeps moving us forward.

Here are some gentle tips and small practical steps to give you hope and to help guide and encourage you as your family steps into a new year.

You’ve got this, my friend, and you are not alone.

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(Click on each of the following topics to read)

New Year, Same Broken Heart - How do I handle grief and the passing of time?

Acknowledging a New Reality - Where am I now and how do I feel?

Be Who YOU Need to Be - Who am I now and what is my new 'normal'?

Companioning & Dosing Grief - How do I process my grief? It is too hard!

Giving Yourself Tools for Healing - What can I look for to help me in the coming days?

Practical Tips for the Journey - What are some practical suggestions that I can put into action?

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The hardest hours of grief are those in which you often feel alone. While the whole world keeps marching on, please know that you do not walk alone.

— homefaithfamily .com

The most important thing to remember is that everyone handles grief differently. Don’t put yourself on a timeline of must-dos and to-dos. You’re experiencing intense pain, and you should do what brings you solace.

— homefaithfamily .com

Remember, healing takes time and it’s okay to not be okay.

— homefaithfamily .com

The journey of grief is not a linear path. There will be ups and downs, good days and bad days. Don’t feel guilty for having moments of joy or happiness.

— homefaithfamily .com

As we enter a new year, we carry our loved ones’ love and legacy with us. They may be gone from this world, but they will never be forgotten.

— homefaithfamily .com