It’s that time of year again, and on the outside we are celebrating with family and friends but for our loved ones on the inside, things are not the same. There is grief, anger, depression and loneliness.
There are questions. How did I get here? What am I going to do? When will I get out? These questions are ones that the person asking them may not have the answers for or control over, and if you don’t have control, it is frustrating and debilitating.
What can you do? You can’t get them out but you can support them. The most important thing is to keep in contact. That is vital! Send them a letter, give them a phone call, or go to visit. Yes, it isn’t the same and sometimes it even makes us more confused or saddened for the situation ourselves but think of how they feel. They need our support and love particularly at the holidays.
So, on this Thanksgiving think of them and pray that they know that you love them… because you do.