b'Wear out all your questions, anger, guilt or otherfeelings until you can let them go; letting go doesntmean forgettingKnow that you will never be the same again, but that you can survive and even go beyond just survivingReceived via Link Counseling Center and reprinted with permission from Suicide and Its Aftermath: Understanding and Counseling the Survivors by Edward Dunne, John McIntosh and Karen Dunne-Maxim.Handling the HolidaysDo what you think will be comfortable for you. Remember, you can always choose to do thingsdifferently next time.Below are some considerations and guidance for the holidays:Think about your familys holiday traditions; consider whether you want to continue them or create somenew onesRemember that family members may feel differently about continuing to do things the way theyve been done in the past; try to talk openly with each other aboutyour expectationsConsider whether you want to be with your family and friends for the holiday, or whether it would be more healing for you to be by yourself or go away (this year)Keep in mind that sometimes the anticipation of an event can be more difficult than the event itselfResource and Healing Guide 11'