The start of a new year can be especially challenging when you're grieving—I know because I’ve been there. A time once filled with hope and fresh beginnings can now feel like a stark reminder of what’s missing. Over the years, I’ve discovered ways to navigate these overwhelming emotions and create space for both grief and healing.
In this collection of articles, I share heartfelt stories, mindful practices, and strategies that have helped me and others cope. My hope is that you’ll find comfort and connection here, knowing you’re not alone as you face the new year while grieving.
December 31, 2024
When you’re grieving, the New Year is not about pushing yourself harder; it’s about survival, self-compassion, and creating space for >> Read this article
December 30, 2024
Grief in the new year is never easy. I have been writing about New Year's Grief for a decade, and >> Read this article
December 28, 2024
The At-Home New Year's Eve Grief Retreat Schedule Is Below. Get The Full Playlist When You Join Awaken Online Grief Support. As >> Read this article
December 23, 2024
The holidays can amplify the ache of grief, but through compassion meditations, you can create a space for healing, self-kindness, >> Read this article
December 4, 2024
The holidays have a way of magnifying everything—joy, grief, connection, and loneliness. For those of us navigating estranged relationships, it’s >> Read this article
November 29, 2024
Grief during the holidays can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, pulling you between heartache and moments of bittersweet memory. But >> Read this article
November 25, 2024
Every holiday season, I work with my clients to create strategies for reducing holiday anxiety and navigating this emotionally charged >> Read this article
November 22, 2024
Deciding not to attend holiday events while grieving isn’t about saying no to people you care about—it’s about saying yes >> Read this article
November 18, 2024
The holiday season can be hard when you’re grieving, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re definitely not alone. I created >> Read this article
January 1, 2020
Ask questions and share your comments – just click on the F for Facebook in the video which will open >> Read this article
January 1, 2015
It’s tradition that on New Year’s Day we contemplate what we want to be different in the coming year. We >> Read this article
December 31, 2013
I needed to be alone so he could come back. This was the beginning of my year of magical thinking. >> Read this article
