Christmas, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. As magical as it is for many, it’s the hardest time of the year for others. The holidays can be a painful reminder of loss, loneliness, and regret. While many are busying about with anticipation, there are also many who can’t … [Read more...] about Dealing With Holiday Blues
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Not So Happy Holidays
The holidays can be a loaded season for many people. There’s an expectation for the months to be filled with holly, jolly glee. But for some it can be met with pressure, disappointment, grief, sadness or pain. Are you someone who is feeling a bit of dread toward the … [Read more...] about Not So Happy Holidays
The Weary World Rejoices
For Those Whose Christmas is Not So Merry Are you weary? Weary of the world not being as it should be. Weary of the exhausting reality of living during a pandemic. Weary of the hustle and bustle of ending a year. You may be feeling a deeper kind of soul-weariness than … [Read more...] about The Weary World Rejoices
FAMILY DRAMA: Six Tips for Surviving the Holidays With Your Parents
“Going home” for the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays? When we were kids, we waited for what seemed to be an eternity until this time of year rolled around. We would count down the days with paper rings, or we would open a “window” on a Christmas holiday Advent calendar … [Read more...] about FAMILY DRAMA: Six Tips for Surviving the Holidays With Your Parents