Holidays can be full of so much joy and magic. The anticipation of watching our children open presents and squeal with delight. The lights, and smells of traditional baked goods. Gathering around the fire, singing carols and offering service. This time of year and celebrations across religious traditions can leave us feeling all of the feels. But this time of year can also be full of anxiety and dread.

So many people approach the holidays with the reminder that a loved one is no longer with them. Some feel sad for the unborn babies or loved ones who are sick. Some people are lonely without family homes to gather in, and some families are broken or difficult to be around. Some struggle with addiction and others with religious differences. Some have left lifelong family traditions without support. For all of these reasons and so many more, we want to speak to the importance of navigating and surviving a time of year that can be full of trials, stress, and anxiety.

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HERE ARE SOME GREAT RESOURCES...

https://childrengrieve.org/resources/holiday-toolkit

https://whatsyourgrief.com/64-tips-grief-at-the-holidays/