Navigating The Holidays After Sudden Loss
I am so proud to feature my first guest post on the blog today. This is a beautiful and poignant essay written by Ms. Deena Baxter, the author of a book entitled, “Surviving Suicide: Searching for Normal with Heartache and Humor.” In her book, Deena shares the story of losing her son Kevin to suicide, and how her family coped with such sudden loss in the following months. Today, she shares with us how humor, mindfulness, and compassion guide her in navigating the holidays