The holidays used to feel full of people, noise, laughter, tradition. After losing someone you love, the season can shift. It can feel quieter, heavier, a little out of focus. Suddenly, there’s an empty space that no amount of lights or gatherings can fill. For those of us grieving, the holidays aren’t always merry or […]
Tis’ the Season to Set Boundaries — How to Protect Your Peace & Still Be with Family
Although the holiday season can be a time of celebration, nostalgia, joy, and magic, for many the holidays can bring up feelings of burnout, loneliness, grief, and stress. Maybe some days you feel the magic and others the loneliness; maybe for you, it’s more of a mixed bag: as I often say, two things can […]