Holiday Blues? 6 authors who can help

Holiday Blues? 6 authors who can help

by Sr. Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP

It was the first week of October and I was eagerly anticipating a long fall season of crisp cool weather leading up to Thanksgiving and I heard on the radio, "Great. The holidays are coming again. Another reminder of how lonely I am." My introduction to the Christmas season 2013...

In reality, for many of us the Christmas season is a reminder of:

• loved ones lost through death; 
• family events no longer attended because of arguments, misunderstanding and hurt;
  
• parties we aren't invited to because we aren't popular enough;
  
• families divided and new family traditions struggling to be developed because of a separation or divorce,
  
• not being able to provide for loved ones the Christmas we desire because of job loss or sky rocketing costs....
  
• or just plain being alone.
  

Christmas can precipitate depression for many reasons.  Here are six authors who can help. Begin today to get ready to live the holidays more serenely by letting them offer you a hand:

Kimberly Schuler, MS, NCC, LPC. I Will Remember You: My Catholic Guide Through Grief.

Informed by the truths of the Catholic faith and insights from bereavement professionals, this book helps children ages 7-12 understand death, funeral rituals, the grieving process, and what to expect during the first year after the loss of a loved one. 

Meet the other five authors. Click herehttp://store.pauline.org/pauline-books-and-media-blog/artmid/1468/articleid/20/holiday-blues-6-authors-who-can-help.aspx