The Empowered Divorce Podcast; Navigating Divorce After Betrayal Trauma and Abuse

65.. Holiday's & Kids; How to find joy in the grief


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Maybe this is the first time that you're splitting time with kids and so not only are you having a lot of big feelings about it, but your kids might be having a lot of big feelings about it too! Perhaps you are a couple years into this shared holiday thing and you find yourself still hating it, despising your ex during it and crying in your bed when they're all gone. I get it. It sucks. Shouldn't be this way.

And right now, this year, this holiday season, if you want a different result, then as an independent woman, you absolutely can choose it.

Join me today and I offer 5 things to consider doing this holiday to find joy amidst the grief for both you AND your kids.


      1. Give Yourself Permission to Feel:

        • Encouragement to embrace and express emotions, even if they're not positive.
        • Highlighting the importance of choice in emotional experiences.
        • Empowering listeners to accept and honor their feelings during the holiday season.
        • Stay Present and Move Forward:

          • Addressing the difficulty of coping with loss during the holidays.
          • Emphasizing the need to validate and acknowledge losses without getting stuck in the past.
          • Promoting the creation of new traditions and experiences for the present and future.
          • Involve Your Children in Planning:

            • Encouraging parents to involve their children in holiday planning.
            • Suggesting an activity where family members acknowledge and validate their losses.
            • Promoting open communication with children about their desires and feelings.
            • Avoid Overcompensation:

              • Cautioning against the temptation to overcompensate with extravagant gifts.
              • Advising parents to resist making promises of "two Christmases" or similar attempts to mitigate loss.
              • Encouraging authenticity and genuine emotional connections over materialism.
              • Hold Strong Boundaries:

                • Stressing the importance of maintaining boundaries, especially when dealing with a difficult ex-partner.
                • Reminding listeners that boundaries support emotional well-being and empower children.
                • Acknowledging that boundary-setting can be challenging but is crucial for a healthy holiday season.
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