Introduction As the holidays are getting closer and the dates on the calendar are becoming more real, your feelings of grief might be...

Maybe you've heard that you're patient, gentle, compassionate, and kind to everyone around you. Chances are, in this holiday season, you...

Maybe you've caught yourself saying something like this: "I'll rest after I finish this project," or, "I'll take a nap later, I just need...

Often the topic of grief and loss is more taboo when it comes to children. Maybe you’re not quite sure how much you should tell them. ...

Filling the stockings. Getting a tree.  Setting out home decorations.  Putting up yard lights and decorations. Collecting gifts for...

"Is there anything I can do to help?" "Let me know if you need anything" "I am just a call away if you need something." These things are...

Grief can leave you feeling like you need to tip toeing through the holidays. Either you're worrying about what someone might say to...

"Comparison is the thief of joy" ~ Theodore Roosevelt Social media, while having many positive aspects, can also feel damaging amidst...

If I don't do it, who will? The holidays bring a lot of extra things to do, responsibilities to take on, and people to care for and...

The holidays can be a time of anxiety for many. You might see family members with strong differing views, have to reconnect with people...

Feeling like you're moving on without your loved one can be an emotional rollercoaster. Celebrating holidays without them and continuing...

Putting up the Christmas tree without them here to help decorate might feel lonely. Drinking hot cocoa and wrapping presents without them...

"I shouldn't feel like that." "I should feel better by now." "I need to be strong for them." Often, we tell ourselves what we "should" or...

Whether you're lost in layers of blankets in your bed or racing around trying to manage your overflowing to do list, start where you are...

Things to clean, the presents to buy or make, the gifts to wrap, the decorating to do, the food to prepare, the holiday to do lists seem...

For many, it's a tough time of the year. Seasonal depression as the seasons change, a sense of loneliness as the holidays come near, a...

The day after Thanksgiving, the holiday preparations are starting to creep in – Santa coming to picture stations at the mall, parades...

“They tell you to be grateful for what you have, but you are also allowed to be sad for what you have lost.” ~ Sabina Laura The start of...

Entering a new world of grief can be on the most isolating experiences, and often comes by surprise. One minute, you're living life as...

About Forget Me Not Notes Hey there, I'm Katie! I'm so glad you're here. I created Forget Me Not Notes because I believe no one should...