Rebecca was stunned when she got the call from Tommy's teacher. It was so unusual for him to have behavioral issues in school. Things had been calm all weekend. This was coming out of the blue.
Psychologists refer to an emotional response we have around the date we experienced an actual event in a previous year as an anniversary reaction. Sometimes... it is not a specific date, but a specific kind of event or experience.
Holidays and special times often trigger anniversary reactions because important people are missing, people who used to be a part of those meaningful times.
Parents should remember that even though the truth hurts, it also helps. Bringing your absent loved one along as you continue having your family holiday can foster comfort.
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