Death Anniversaries Part 1

How to support someone on the anniversary of their loved one’s death

The anniversaries of my sister’s (8/9/17) and father’s (2/6/04) deaths are the two most impactful days of my life. It’s customary to check in with someone when it comes to celebratory remembrances (Birthdays! Holidays! Hooray to happy times!) but not so much on less festive occasions. A lot of folks put blinders on when it comes to the anniversaries of difficult life experiences, or (more likely), they don’t remember.