How to celebrate the holidays.

How to celebrate the holidays.
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Don’t feel pressured to celebrate. It seems that you need to grieve and heal more. Perhaps instead of celebrating the season you can “celebrate” your mom by cooking some of her dishes, listening to some of her favorite music. Spend some time with your whole family looking through your family photos. Have family members share funny memories about your mom. It is OK to laugh and cry at the same time.
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