Grieving during the holidays was definitely not what I expected—it was definitely much more difficult than I anticipated. But we did it. We made it through. (Not without kicking and screaming and numbing—but we did it nevertheless). I didn’t want this podcast to focus on grieving and sadness, but I have to be honest about where I am, so this episode is just a little update about where I am at on my journey of losing a parent, the “mistakes” I’ve made through the process, and what adjustments I am making to move forward with healthier coping mechanisms. Being patient with myself is not something that comes naturally to me, so if you’re like me, I want to encourage you to give yourself a little more space to be a human. And to remember that we can hold two emotions at once—the sadness we feel about our loss, and the inevitable happiness that we will feel again because we are still here. We are still moving forward, and I think we are actually honoring our loved ones by not giving up, but continuing to find joy in the moments that we can. I love you all so much, and I’m always here for you. You are not alone. xo, dahlia