If you just searched “coping with grief during holidays in Ohio grief-recovery specialist,” I’m glad you landed here.
You’re not weak.
You’re not “behind.”
You’re not alone in staring at Christmas lights through tears or dreading that empty chair at Thanksgiving dinner.
I’m Frank Wyatt. I live in Fairborn—ten minutes from Wright-Patt and Wright State—and I’ve walked hundreds of Miami Valley neighbors through seasons exactly like this using a proven method most Ohioans haven’t discovered… yet.
Why the Holidays Make Grief Feel 1,000× Heavier
When November hits:
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Every Christmas song becomes a memory trigger
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Family gatherings spotlight who’s missing
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Everyone else seems joyful while you just want to fast-forward to January
That reaction is normal. Studies show 1 in 3 people avoid holiday events because of grief. And it isn’t always death—divorce, estranged family, pet loss, job changes, empty nests, or health declines can hurt just as deeply.
There Is a Faster Way Through (Hint: It Isn’t “Just Give It Time”)
Most Ohioans know talk therapy or support groups—and both have value.
But there’s also an evidence-based, action-oriented program called The Grief Recovery Method. I’m one of the few Advanced Certified Specialists between Columbus and Cincinnati.
This work isn’t about “getting over” your person or your loss.
It’s about completing what was left emotionally unfinished so pain stops hijacking every holiday (and every weekday).
In 7–8 weeks (sometimes fewer), clients tell me:
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“I finally look at their photo and smile instead of cry.”
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“Thanksgiving wasn’t perfect… but I actually laughed.”
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“I feel like myself for the first time in years.”
5 Gentle Steps You Can Begin Today
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Give yourself permission to feel whatever arises—tears, anger, numbness, even surprise moments of joy.
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Start one small new tradition that honors your loved one: light a candle, play their favorite song, donate in their name.
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Write the letter you never got to say—the apologies, forgiveness, or significant emotional statements left unsaid. (This is core GRM work.)
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Say their name out loud. Keeping their memory alive keeps the love alive.
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Reach out. You don’t have to carry this alone.
Ready for More Than Coping? Make This Your Healing Holiday
I work with clients in Fairborn, Dayton, Beavercreek, Xenia, Huber Heights, Centerville, Springfield—and statewide through secure video sessions. I still have a few openings before Christmas.
Your first 30-minute discovery call is free and confidential—no pressure, just real conversation with someone who gets it.
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📞 Call/Text: 937-732-5868
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🌐 Book online: frankwyatt.com
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💬 DM me right here on Facebook
You deserve to feel light this season—even if it’s only a flicker for now.
With warmth and hope,
Frank Wyatt
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist & Life Coach
Fairborn / Dayton, Ohio