Thanksgiving quotes on grief. If you have just lost a loved one or are grieving over the loss of an unborn baby, the holiday season can give rise to mixed feelings. We often experience joy at seeing family and friends, but also sadness when we remember our loved one.
When feeling grief on Thanksgiving it’s important to remember the wisdom of others who’ve felt similar pain. Here are some quotes from people who have had some sad times at Thanksgiving.
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• Thanksgiving has its own grief—the kind that comes from feeling your family is more damaged than you’d like.
• Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and football. It’s also a time to acknowledge the death of someone who meant a lot to you
• It’s okay to cry over Thanksgiving. It’s okay to feel a little sad and empty. But there is no need to hold on to it. You can let it go and move on tomorrow.
• Thanks for the memories, Thanksgiving. Thanks for giving us a reason to live.
• Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness and gratitude. We are thankful for our families, friends, and loved ones.
• Only one day left to prepare for this Thanksgiving disaster.
• It’s not easy being thankful for what you don’t have. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
• No matter how many Thanksgivings have gone by, you can never forget the one that got away.
• The common denominator among all of Thanksgiving’s many traditions is that they bind us together.
• I’m thankful for my family, friends and all that I have in this lifetime. Happy Thanksgiving!
• The tables were turned on me this year. I got to be thankful.
• A time for sharing gratitude and love with family, friends, and community.
• Grief is a world of one. It’s not enough to simply be present for the person who is grieving—you also need to be compassionate, accepting and understanding.
• It’s not too late to be thankful. Let go of the past and embrace the future.
• Thanksgiving is about family, food and football, but not for the reasons you think.
• Thanksgiving was a day that brought out the best in me… it was a day I will never forget.
• Let’s be grateful to each other. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things you’re thankful for—including one another.
• I wouldn’t wish Thanksgiving on anyone. I hope that you at least have a good holiday.
• A grateful heart is a thankful heart—and that’s how we should all be feeling this Thanksgiving
• If there’s one day you can call “your day,” it might be Thanksgiving. But if there’s one day you can call “our day,” it definitely is.
• Thanks for being a part of our conversations this past year, because we love and appreciate you. Happy Thanksgiving!
• Grief is an essential part of the human experience.
• Thanks for being here. We miss you, we love you, and we’re grateful for your presence in our lives each and every day…
• We’re thankful for our friends, family and the endless ways we overcome. #ThanksgivingGrief
• Thank you for Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on our blessings and be thankful. Grief is a part of life’s journey. Your loss is remembered and honored.
• The holidays are filled with love, joy, and togetherness. But they also provoke feelings of loss, mourning and loneliness.
• We always chose to be thankful for all the people in our lives that love us and support us.
• From our family to yours, we hope you’re enjoying this family getaway. Blessings to all of us! #WishingYouHappyHolidays
• Friday, November 24th—a day which reminds us to be thankful for what we have and to give thanks.
• We’re thankful for the people in our lives who pick us up when we’re down.
• When someone you love dies, grief is as overwhelming and inexplicable as it is inevitable.
• We’re thankful for all of the mistakes, the moments that made us laugh, the wonderful people in our lives and each other.
• No matter how much we try to pretend, it can never be enough. Thanks for all the memories. We love you all.
• Here’s to the things that are hard to let go of, but if we can be grateful for what we have, there’s always something beautiful to look forward to.
• After a day full of gratitude, we have the right to be sad. Thanksgiving is made for the heavy hearts.
• Thanksgiving is a time we gather with family to celebrate and reflect. Let’s remember the love we share and appreciate everything we have in the US.
• Thanks for the memories. Thanks for the life lessons. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all we have, and the people who have made us who we are today.
• Thankful for the brilliant fallen, who will never be forgotten. Happy Thanksgiving
• May your Thanksgiving be filled with beautiful memories and plenty of laughter!
• No matter the size of your family, there’s always room for celebrating with a meal.
• You are loved. You are important. You are not alone.
• It’s okay. You’re not alone. We’re here for you.
• This is for all the families who have been through it and for everyone else who is about to go through it.
• The best way to say thanks is to help someone else.
• No matter how many people are there or who’s around you, don’t forget to be thankful.
• It’s one of those days where you want to take a moment and reflect on how grateful you are for the people in your life.
• Be grateful for all the things you have, even if they are big and small.
• How do you deal with grief on Thanksgiving?
• If you’re having a hard time with Thanksgiving today, know that there are helpers in the world who are praying for you.
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• Thanksgiving is the day we forgive and forget. Not necessarily the day that we celebrate being able to eat turkey again.
• Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful, but also remember all the people and things in our lives that are no longer with us. #thanksgiving
• Thankful for all the delicious foods, family, friends, and everything else we’ve got going on this holiday season. #Thanksgiving
• Whatever happened to the days when we all waited in line, got our turkey and then sat down to enjoy a family dinner? I miss that.
• Finding ways to cope with the loss of your loved ones is hard. We support you through it all.
• Grief is something that you can’t run from. It’s on you for always, forever. You have a choice to make, do you keep living in death or do you choose to live in life again.
• We’ve made it through. We’re still here
• Thanks for all the smiles and memories, thanksgiving grief
• Are you and your family ready for Thanksgiving? Let us help you through the grief process this holiday season.
• Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, but it also can be a time of grief. Let’s talk about how we can comfort those who are grieving this holiday season.
• Thanksgiving is supposed to be a joyful time, but we all grieve the loss of our loved ones.
• Thanksgiving is about feeling grateful for what you have, and making some new memories. This week, we’re doing both.
• Happy Thanksgiving. What a mess you’re in.
• We can’t wait to see all the Thanksgiving photos you share on social media. Have a happy and healthy holiday!
• A grateful heart is a thankful heart. Let’s not forget the memories and traditions we cherish. Wishing you peace, love & gratitude this Thanksgiving
• I’m grateful for the pain. Sometimes you have to feel it before you grow. #thanksgiving
• Grief is a process and it’s okay to take your time.
• It’s hard to think about, but I know we’ll be OK. Thank you for sharing this with me.
• Thanksgiving is the day we celebrate together. It’s also the day our hearts feel the deepest sadness.
• Thanksgiving is a busy season, full of true and fake smiles. Wishing you all the peace you need—and your own special moments to cherish.
• Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but last year was tough.
• Thanksgiving is a difficult time of year for anyone who’s had to face loss, but we all have something to be grateful for.
• This Thanksgiving weekend, we’re remembering those who have touched our lives, and who are in need of love and support.
• Thanksgiving is over, but our hearts will never forget.
• Thanksgiving is almost here and I’m still bleeding.
• Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude. It’s also a time we pause to reflect on what signifies the most to us.
• No matter how you celebrate, we hope you have a thankful Thanksgiving filled with family and friends.
• This time of year is a reminder that there are far more important things than food and family.
• Cheers to this family who shared their grief with us.
• November was a month of mourning for me.
• It’s something to be thankful for… the memories, the people and all that is fine in life.
• The thought of passing the plate and remembering how this day used to be, brings tears to my eyes… and no one wants that.
• Thankfulness is the beginning of grief. Thanksgiving sadness continues until New Year’s Day.
• Thanksgiving is about gratitude and family. It’s also about grief and remembering those we’ve lost. #thanksgivinggrief
• Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and loved ones. But it can also be a trying time for those who’ve lost a loved one.
• Thanksgiving is supposed to be about love and gratitude, but for a lot of us this has become a day of mourning. Know that you are not alone.
• It’s time to let go of the grief, forgive yourself and remember why you’re thankful. It’s Thanksgiving Day!
• What you do today will affect others tomorrow. So make it count! #Thanksgiving
• The holidays are tough, but there’s a way to make it through: Give thanks for the life you’ve been given.”
• You know what’s better than turkey? A fresh, new start.
• It’s okay to feel sad and alone. It’s okay to feel angry at the world and betrayed by people you love.
• We’re all grateful for these moments, but the most we can ever be grateful for is knowing that we will feel gratitude again.
• That feeling when your family is not together and you miss them so very much
• Thanksgiving grief is a brutal and beautiful thing. Here’s to those who do not know how to feel.
• Thank you to those who choose to celebrate Thanksgiving with us this year. For all the grace and love you give, we are thankful for you.
• Grateful for the family and friends I’ve been blessed with. And thankful that we have an abundance of food and love to share this holiday season.
• Surviving the holiday season is a feat even for those who have survived.
• Thankful for all the times we’re thankful.
• Let’s be thankful that we’ve been given the gift of grief.
• It’s been a long time, but we’re back just in time for Thanksgiving. We hope everyone is having a great time!
• We are grateful to celebrate our shared love of food and friends. Thank you for being part of this tradition.
• Don’t forget to give thanks. It’s the best way to practice acceptance and resilience.
• Thanks for always showing up and supporting us. We couldn’t do it without you.
• Thanks for the memories. Sorry for the weight gain.
• Say something that will make people cry: what’s a word or phrase you think should be banned?
• Grief is the price we pay for love. #thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving is a time when everyone should be thankful. I pray that you and your loved ones are happy, healthy, and praying for strength to face the future!
• Thanksgiving wasn’t exactly what I had in mind.
• I am thankful this day and every day for all the blessings I’ve been given. It’s okay to be sad on Thanksgiving – even when you don’t want to be.
• If this Thanksgiving is anything like the last one, I just want to drink a glass of wine and eat one more piece of pie.
• Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who have been so good to me. I am thankful that you are in my life and I love to be around you. You are worth celebrating!
• I’m thankful for all the blessings that come my way. And I’m thankful for all the loss I’ve felt this year.
• Thanks for allowing me to do what I’ve always done, which is be honest. And grateful for the way it feels to let go of something I loved, even though it was hard.
• With today’s many blessings, we also acknowledge the gifts of grief.
• Grief is not a sign that you’ve lost hope. It’s a sign that you have hope to lose.
• Thanks for all the blessings, but this one’s for us.
• I am thankful for this day. I am grateful for the days that are coming.
• You never know what happens behind a closed door. But in this case, we know very well.
• Thanks for being you. I don’t have to be anyone but me, and that’s enough. Happy Thanksgiving #thanksgivinggrief
• Everyone gets sad when they miss their family. I was glad that we got to connect online, even though it meant missing out on the fun all around me.
• Thanksgiving is a day to be grateful and giving, but not everyone feels so on Thanksgiving. We’re here for you during this time of the year.
• Thanksgiving is not all about turkey and stuffing.
• I’ve never had Thanksgiving without you.
• We hope you’re having a great Thanksgiving. We’d love to hear how you are celebrating this holiday.
• This is not a time for turkey. It’s a time to give thanks and reflect on all the things you are thankful for. #Thanksgiving
• Thanks for the memories. Thanks for the family. Thanks for the food. We’ll be back tomorrow.
• To the families of those who were killed or injured by gun violence this Thanksgiving. May you find comfort during this season of sharing and family.
• Thankful for this time of celebration and giving thanks. Savor every bite, cherish every moment with family and friends.
• I’m thankful for my friends who lift me up, and those who make me laugh at the very darkest of times.
• You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make it count.
• Thanksgiving grief is real. It hurts. And we’re here to help you feel better with this magical, one-of-a-kind cocktail. #getoutanddoit
• Thanksgiving is the best time of year…except for when it isn’t. Let’s not let this beautiful holiday be ruined by our grief, shall we?
• Thanksgiving is about family and gratitude. Grief should be a part of it.
• You’re not alone. We all cry at the thought of choosing between our family and friends this Thanksgiving
• Grief is like the turkey on Thanksgiving Day. It’s a little hard to swallow and even harder to forget.
• Thanksgiving is the most joyous holiday of the year when you have no family left.
• Thanks for the turkey, but I’m going to be sad all day.
• I am thankful for my family and friends this Thanksgiving. I’m especially grateful for the lessons I’ve learned from them.
• Thanks for everything, Turkey. You were a great turkey but now you’re dead.
• Our thoughts are with the families, friends and loved ones of those harmed by this tragedy. Let’s make sure they know we’re thinking of them.
• You’re not alone, there is no comparison to the pain of losing someone you love.
• I’m thankful for everything I’ve been through.
• The season of Thanksgiving is filled with joy, family and food. But the grief that follows can be overwhelming.
• Thanksgiving is a season. It’s also one of the hardest times in my life . . . but I’m thankful for this season, and all the lessons it’s taught me.
• Thanksgiving’s over, and now it’s time to get back to work. We’re looking forward to what’s next!
• Happy Thanksiving to all of you. To me, this holiday is a reminder of the importance of family, community and humanity.
• Grief is a process. It’s different for everyone and there’s no right or wrong way to get through it.
• Thanks for the memories, Mom. We’ll be OK.
• Remembering those we’ve lost and honoring the lives they lived.
• I am grateful for my sadness. It has given me the opportunity to understand that there is a hole in everything, even happiness.
• Thankful for the happy memories, but sad for those that no longer exist.
• This week is all about gratitude. Grateful for time spent with loved ones, thankful to have made it through another year and grateful for the bright future ahead of us.
• We’re thankful for the lives we’ve lived, and the ones that yet to live.
• It’s still difficult for me to talk about #Thanksgiving grief. I’m not sure why, but it does not seem like a day we should celebrate. It is the day we lost my mom.
• Thanksgiving is the hardest day of the year. We’re here for you as you process your loss.
• Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with loved ones and great food, but it’s also a reminder that some things are just not meant to be.
• If you aren’t thankful this Thanksgiving, you damn well better have a damn good reason.
• Happy Thanksgiving. May the spirit of gratitude and celebration help you through this time of year.
• I’m thankful for the family and friends who made this holiday special. I’m also thankful that they were there to help me through this difficult time.
• Thanks for the memories. Thanks for the food. Thanks for the family.
• I’m grateful for my grief. I learned to face it, honor it and make room for it in my life. It’s a part of me that I can’t deny and that is okay with me.
• There’s a part of me that wishes I never had to be thankful for anything ever again.
• We’re all going to die but the important thing is living a good life.
• I’m grateful for the family we’ve created, and the one that’s growing. #ThanksgivingGrief
• Thanksgiving is a sacred time. It’s also a reminder that it’s okay to feel sad and out of sorts.
• Thanksgiving is a day for family, but it’s also a day for mourning the loss of loved ones. ¶
• The hardest part of this holiday is not the turkey, it’s the grief that comes with it. The right minute to take a break and grieve is now.
• The day after Thanksgiving is a hard one to get through. Let us help you take care of yourself and your loved ones in times like these
• The most grateful way to spend Thanksgiving…and every day. #thankful #grateful
• This holiday season, we’re inviting you to feel the beauty of grief.
• Let’s talk about it. What’s the hardest holiday for you?
• I may be sadder for this day than I am happy.
• Thanks to all of you who have supported me during this time. Thank you for the and prayers
• Never forget what you have already been through.
• Thanksgiving is a time of great sadness as we reflect on all the things we cannot do. The grief never ends.
• Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for all you do. You’re a great person. A grateful friend. Happy Thanksgiving!
• Letting go of the things that aren’t real and hugging them like they are will help you survive Thanksgiving. ☺️
• Come drink with us this Thanksgiving. We’re all family here.
• This Thanksgiving, remember that you are never alone. There is strength in numbers.
• Thanksgivings are over, but I’ll be thankful to have you in my life. Happy Thanksgiving!
• Grieving is not about sadness. It’s about remembering the beauty of life when you’ve lost someone who meant so much to you.
• Say a prayer for the ones you love, who may have lost someone today. They will never be forgotten.
• I’ve never had to say thanks for anything in my life until now. Thank you, family.
• If you are feeling the lost of family members, be sure to take a moment to share a positive memory. It will help you deal with the loss and make it easier to move on.
• This holiday, instead of being thankful for all the things that are wrong in this world, let’s be thankful for what is right.
• I am thankful for the people in my life who see me, even when I can’t see myself.
• The only way to deal with grief is to keep moving forward.
• The day I realized my mom had passed away.
• I’m thankful for everything from here to the end of the beginning, but most of all, I am thankful for you.