The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone. For many, this season brings grief—grief for loved ones who are no longer here, for the life you thought you’d have by now, or for relationships that couldn’t make it with you into the next version of yourself. This post offers space to reflect, feel, and honor every form of loss—physical, emotional, or imagined. You are not alone.

If the holidays feel heavier than joyful, you’re not alone. Explore gentle, therapist-guided ways to manage holiday stress, grief, and emotional overwhelm with compassion and care.