When a loved one is lost during the holiday season, it can be hard to celebrate without them. 

Tony Kirkman, Executive Director of the Piatt County Mental Health Center explains the holidays can be very difficult when grieving a loved one, but a good way to keep spirits up is to start new traditions. 

Kirkman uses waves as an analogy for grief to describe how hard those emotions can be to deal with, no matter how often or far between they hit. He urges people to harness the thoughts of their loved ones to remember the good times during this time of cheer. 

If you're struggling with loss this holiday season, it can be helpful to reach out to close friends or family to remember all the good times and memories you shared. Find more on the resources offered by the Piatt County Mental Health Center at piattmhc.org