When Thanksgiving Involves Grief

Thanksgiving often becomes a season of yearly reflection.

It can also become a glaring reminder of what we have lost. Loved ones we can’t hug again. Lost jobs and security, houses and possessions, relationships and friendships…

But sometimes what we lose is invisible. Physical & cognitive ability, time, dexterity, food tolerances, stamina… yes, I am speaking of chronic illness losses.

It took me a while to realize that grief is a part of the chronic illness journey. You lose so much—sometimes ...