Amanda Kloots Gives Advice On Dealing With Holiday Struggles

Amanda Kloots suffered a loss when her husband of three years died from COVID-19-related issues.

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Taking to her Instagram story, she told her followers how she deals with grief, especially during the holiday season.

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The star noted that she found happiness in exercising, advising them to put on loud music, move their bodies and get out of their heads.

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She explained that she did not always wake up in good spirits but made an effort every day to remind herself why she should be happy and strong.

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Earlier, she answered questions on if the pain ever went away, a moment she would love to relive, and how to comfort a person who lost someone.

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The TV star, while answering, mentioned the importance of understanding that people grieve differently so as not to judge them needlessly.

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She also stressed the need to continue giving them a sense of normalcy to hang on to while lost in themselves.

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The actress disclosed that balancing work and regular life as a working mother was an emotional rollercoaster.

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She stated that leaving her son each day was getting harder and thanked the people around her who helped her every day.

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