The first Thanksgiving without your loved one may feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. What once was a favorite time of year can now amplify difficult emotions, especially when you’re
The holidays can feel especially heavy when you’re grieving. What once brought joy may now stir longing, sadness, or the urge to withdraw. Building a holiday grief support system can help you feel more grounded, understood, and connected. In this article, you’ll learn how to identify the people, practices, and resources that can hold space for your grief and support your healing. With mindful care and compassion, you can create a season that honors both your love and your loss.
As the seasons shift and fall settles in, many people find themselves feeling off without knowing exactly why. For those who are grieving, this time of year can stir up difficult memories, amplify emotions, and quietly activate grief triggers. In this article, Heather Stang offers a mindful journaling practice to help you explore your hopes and fears for the months ahead, and gently tend to the emotional weight that seasonal change can bring.
