The holidays can bring emotions to the surface in ways nothing else does.

After betrayal, the season often feels heavier. Traditions change. Joy feels different. And memories live louder in the quiet moments.

In this Truth Talk Thursday, I share an honest reflection on what it feels like when the holidays no longer feel the same after betrayal. This is not about fixing the pain or forcing gratitude. It is about naming the truth, honoring grief that lives in the small moments, and reminding you that surviving this season is enough.

If the holidays feel hard for you this year, you are not broken. You are not failing. And you are not alone.

• Why the holidays feel emotionally heavier after betrayal

• How memories and traditions can trigger grief

• Why joy may not feel safe the way it once did

• The quiet guilt of not feeling festive enough

• Permission to move through the season gently

If this reflection resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it this season. Be sure to follow the podcast so you do not miss future Truth Talk Thursdays.