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December 2023 Newsletter
We are almost to the end of the year. It’s almost Christmas and then New Year’s Day will follow. Have you finished your Christmas shopping?
To say that this time of year is hard is an understatement. What helps me, but hurts at the same time, are the memories.
My sweetest memories are of Christmas Eve night. That is when me, Momma, Daddy, and my sister would celebrate our Christmas. We would all shower, get on our pajamas, and gather around the tree for gifts. Daddy always got Momma a special gift from a store in Hillsboro called The Jewelry Box. It was always something beautiful. I can see Momma’s face, smiling so softly. I replay the memory in my mind over and over, wishing I was back there - back sitting on the floor by the tree with them.
As sad as it is, we must move forward and face the future without them. How do we do that? I have a few tips that may help you get to the new year.
Talk it out! Find someone to talk to - a friend, family member, dog, cat, fence post. Just find someone to talk to. Talk to a professional! It is so important to find someone that is trained in your particular type of loss, grief, and that can offer you professional feedback.
Give yourself Grace in Grief! If you can’t do everything you always did - it’s okay! Be kind to yourself. Be gentle with yourself.
Journal it! Write down your thoughts, feelings, and fears. You can keep a private journal or share with a friend, or you can even throw it away. Writing had always helped me.
Be present! If you are wondering what to do to help others in grief - just be. That’s all. It’s simple. You don’t have to say a thing - just be present.
I hope these tips help you through the coming days and weeks.
Love,
Theo
Make sure to check out our tour schedule on thinktheo.com!
I have been busy with numerous television and radio interviews this month. On January 20th, we will be at Barnes & Noble in Waco, TX, from 1:00-3:00. If you are in the area, please come see us!
To say that this time of year is hard is an understatement. What helps me, but hurts at the same time, are the memories.
My sweetest memories are of Christmas Eve night. That is when me, Momma, Daddy, and my sister would celebrate our Christmas. We would all shower, get on our pajamas, and gather around the tree for gifts. Daddy always got Momma a special gift from a store in Hillsboro called The Jewelry Box. It was always something beautiful. I can see Momma’s face, smiling so softly. I replay the memory in my mind over and over, wishing I was back there - back sitting on the floor by the tree with them.
As sad as it is, we must move forward and face the future without them. How do we do that? I have a few tips that may help you get to the new year.
Talk it out! Find someone to talk to - a friend, family member, dog, cat, fence post. Just find someone to talk to. Talk to a professional! It is so important to find someone that is trained in your particular type of loss, grief, and that can offer you professional feedback.
Give yourself Grace in Grief! If you can’t do everything you always did - it’s okay! Be kind to yourself. Be gentle with yourself.
Journal it! Write down your thoughts, feelings, and fears. You can keep a private journal or share with a friend, or you can even throw it away. Writing had always helped me.
Be present! If you are wondering what to do to help others in grief - just be. That’s all. It’s simple. You don’t have to say a thing - just be present.
I hope these tips help you through the coming days and weeks.
Love,
Theo
Make sure to check out our tour schedule on thinktheo.com!
I have been busy with numerous television and radio interviews this month. On January 20th, we will be at Barnes & Noble in Waco, TX, from 1:00-3:00. If you are in the area, please come see us!
