How a Group's Ornament Exchange Helps with Grief During Holidays

Grieving Gracefully is a virtual support group that gives people a “place to go” with their grief. Founder Kelly Sammon said they hoped to "shine just a little bit of light in somebody's life" during those painful times, and especially during holidays. After her own grieving and extensive research, Kelly realized people feel alone in their grief, and more readily connect and relate to others who are also grieving. The group hosts events, book clubs, forums, and podcasts for people to be together. This holiday season, they organized an exchange where each participant got the name of someone to whom they could send a card and an ornament. “It's really important for anyone grieving to give yourself grace, take a breath and honour your feelings.”

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