Opinion

Grief and Loss in the Holidays
Grief and Loss in the Holidays

Grief and Loss in the Holidays

I know that the death of family members during the holidays is very painful. I experienced losing my wife from the H1N1 flu in December of 2012. The sights and sounds that are about joy and love can reopen wounds rather than heal them. Grief and loss during the holidays can make the festive season feel unbearable. Coping with these emotions takes time and practice as we learn to live again.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Older Texans face steep ACA price hikes About 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act will likely face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That accounts for one-fourth of the state’s 4 million ACA enrollees.

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