When the Holidays come around often we fall into sadness due to loss of loved ones, death , toxic  family relationships, toxic friendships and it's okay.  We can all use some tools to assist with coping.  

Dealing with the death of love ones, @ NemoursTeensHealth list five ideas that might help you cope when someone you love dies.

1. Join in rituals.  Memorial services and funerals are time to gather.  They can help people get through the first few days.

2. Accept your emotions.  Dont stop yourself from a good cry if you feel one coming on.  Accept the feelings you have, rather than think you “ should” feel a different way.  

3. Talk about it when you can. 

4. Preserve memories.

5. Get the support you need.

Full article @kidshealth.org

Five tips to help with coping with toxic family members @psychologytoday.com

1. Create boundaries.

2. Limit your contact. 

3. Don’t engage.

4. Create a solid support system.

5. Cut off all contact.  

Full article @psychologytoday.com

Here are 6 tips to getting over a Friendship @everdayhealth.com.

1.  Know its okay to feel a profound sense of loss.

2. Review what happened.

3. Put more energy into your other friendship.

4. Seek  out solo activities or join a group with common interests.

5. Seek out new friends when your ready.

6. Give yourself time and grace to grieve.

Full article @everdayhealth.com

Life is not cookie cutter clean so if these tips can assist the full articles can be found at the above website..