Attorney Jessica S. Lang

This is great advice for those who have split parenting time.

Part of my job is dealing with grief. There are many different types of grief in this world. For example, there is the loss of a loved one, the grief of a marriage that has ended, the diminished parent-child relationship caused by DCF intervention (as well as other factors), or the loss of the life and normalcy that we used to know. This last one becoming more common as COVID-19 stays prevalent in our lives.
Grief is a funny thing as it can hit you at different times and when you least expect it. However, the Holiday season can be the hardest for those dealing with grief. The Holidays shine light on a person missing from the dinner table and old traditions having to be left by the side. The simple act of sending out Christmas cards can bring overwhelming grief as one sees the name of a person who is no longer with them on their annual list.
The important thing to remember, is that you are never alone. There are many resources for you to reach out to and people for you to talk to. Never feel ashamed for asking for help or a shoulder to cry on.
For those that are more fortunate, check in on your neighbors and your friends. You never know what someone is going through. Understand that that person may not want to talk about their issues and instead needs an escape from reality. Maybe you could be that escape by doing something as simple as telling them a joke.
As I end this post I want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season and leave you with this:

What does a snowman eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes