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12-01-2017, 02:50 PM
4 ways to be there for someone who is grieving during the holidays
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The holiday season is meant to be a period filled with joy. But for many people it's a sad reminder of past or recent tragedy: the death of a loved one, a devastating medical diagnosis, a difficult divorce. That grief can feel more intense when no one acknowledges your pain.*
That's why OptionB.org, the website founded earlier this year by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, launched a campaign to give people practical tips and recommendations for reaching out to grieving friends and loved ones during the holidays. *
SEE ALSO: Sheryl Sandberg bears her heart and soul in 'Option B' (http://mashable.com/2017/04/24/sheryl-sandberg-option-b-book/)
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The holiday season is meant to be a period filled with joy. But for many people it's a sad reminder of past or recent tragedy: the death of a loved one, a devastating medical diagnosis, a difficult divorce. That grief can feel more intense when no one acknowledges your pain.*
That's why OptionB.org, the website founded earlier this year by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, launched a campaign to give people practical tips and recommendations for reaching out to grieving friends and loved ones during the holidays. *
SEE ALSO: Sheryl Sandberg bears her heart and soul in 'Option B' (http://mashable.com/2017/04/24/sheryl-sandberg-option-b-book/)
#OptionBThere (https://optionb.org/) is a collection of resources that includes sensitive holiday cards (https://optionb.org/optionbthere/holidays/empathy-cards), tips (https://optionb.org/optionbthere/holidays/empathy-menu) on how to discover your "empathy superpower," insight (https://optionb.org/optionbthere/holidays/give-meaningful-gifts) on how to give a meaningful gift, and directions (https://optionb.org/optionbthere/holidays/host-an-all-feelings-welcome-dinner) on how to host a dinner party for people who may be struggling with grief. It also offers recommendations for people who've experienced loss and want extra support.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/11/30/how-to-help-someone-grieving-during-holidays-option-b/)
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