Dealing with Grief During the Holidays: Megan Devine on KATU 's AMNW

[@donnasaykanic5238]

Helpful to me. I lost my 94 year old mother 7weeks ago. I was her caregiver and lived with her. I miss her so much. 😢

[@ChristinaAnnette0]

Megan, your voice is so soothing ❤️ thank you for your words. I am reading your book and I love listening to you speak. Thank you!

[@CocoKmimi]

The ‘invite shame’ is real. I can’t function after the loss of my daughter. The last thing I want to do is be in a large crowd and pretend to be ok.

[@jcszot]

I am a widow so I always thank people for thinking of me because there are so many people that don’t anymore. I usually do avoid large venues now and other large gatherings. However, when someone does invite me I always thank them for thinking of me and politely decline. I also may tell them “I’m just not up for that type of atmosphere but I would love to get together another time.” This is a great segment! Thank you. This is a very difficult time of year for us and with each passing year it seems to come around faster and faster.

[@tatianagranger2427]

This is so amazing!! I remember the year my brother died and suddenly we were being ignored. People didn’t want to bring it up Bc they didn’t want me to start thinking about it! Guess what, I can’t help but think about it. I didn’t start that! But I wouldn’t have known that had I not gone through it. Our friends just lost their young child and I needed to hear this so I can be more present for them! Hopefully....

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

Thank you so much for this, it also applies so much to those of us struggling with anxiety depression n mh issues.

[@ariellelionessofYah]

Megan, how do you politely decline hugs? After my recent loss, even though I've always been a hugger, I get serious anxiety if more than one person tries to hug me! Saying goodbye at gatherings is like the worst thing in the world for me recently! I usually just say to the hosts that I have to leave and sneak away!

[@tiffanybearden77]

Such a good question! I hated being touched. Hugs somehow made me feel worse.