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.

Colder weather often means more time inside — and more time alone. Here’s how to care for your mental health and combat loneliness this winter using gentle, therapist-approved strategies that actually help.

The term “triggered” is often used casually, but clinically it refers to the emotional and physical response to trauma-related stimuli. These reactions, while universal in nature, are deeply shaped by cultural narratives and collective histories. From intergenerational trauma to societal norms around emotion, understanding triggers through a cultural lens allows for more compassionate, effective healing and mental health support.