169. Holiday Grief Day 2: Coping with the Pressure to Be Happy During the Holidays

13/11/2025 15 min Episodio 169
169. Holiday Grief Day 2: Coping with the Pressure to Be Happy During the Holidays

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Send us a textToday on Life With Grief we're diving deep into the experience of grieving during the holidays—when the world feels festive, but your heart feels heavy.I'm sharing heartfelt insight into the pressure to be merry while you’re missing someone you love. We’ll talk about why holiday grief can feel so isolating, how to release the expectation to “stay cheerful,” and what it means to honor your emotions instead of hiding them.You’ll learn how to:✨ Set boundaries with family and friends when you’re not feeling up for celebrations✨ Create personal rituals or traditions that feel healing and meaningful✨ Find small moments of comfort when grief feels overwhelming✨ Seek support and give yourself permission to rest, cry, or simply beThis episode is your reminder that you don’t have to fake happiness or pretend you’re okay. You can grieve, honor your loved one, and still find peace during the holiday season on your own terms.Tune in as we continue our five-part series on coping with grief during the holidays, and take a little pressure off your heart this season.🎧 Holiday Grief Day 1: Listen hereSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast Work with me: Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara Connect with me further: Leave a voice note through Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithGrief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gains Website: https://lossesbecomegains.com/ Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journal Check out my other podcast, Taste Toast Travel...

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