The holidays are expected to be a season of joy, but annual traditions can highlight the absence of a loved one. This hour, we talk about grief .

We hear from Connecticut residents about how they approach the holidays after losing a family member, and we hear from a grief counselor, too How should you respond to the people around you who are grieving?

And later: How do you talk to children about grief?

We want to hear from you. How do you deal with the holidays after losing a loved one? 

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