How do I deal with my birthday without a loved one?

Explores how to cope with a birthday after losing a loved one, offering strategies for honouring their memory, finding support, and balancing emotions to create a meaningful and comforting day.

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Birthdays are often filled with joy, celebration, and loved ones. However, when someone close to you is no longer there, your special day can feel bittersweet or even overwhelming. Coping with the absence of a loved one on your birthday is a challenge, but it's also an opportunity to honour their memory while finding comfort and joy in other ways. This article explores how to navigate a birthday without a loved one. Why Birthdays Can Be Hard After a Loss When someone close to you has passed away, their absence on significant days like birthdays can feel even more painful....
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