Longing for Home: Navigating grief, change, & heartache during the Holidays

The holiday season can bring a mix of emotion for each of us, from joy and excitement to a sense of sadness and nostalgia. So much can change in our lives and it is during holidays that these changes can become most apparent to us - we notice the absence of a family member who has died or moved away, we are reminded of better-times and past holidays, or we are overjoyed to celebrate with new partners, friends, and family members. 

We so badly want the holidays to be a time of rest where he can hit pause on the ever changing landscape of life. And sometimes the holidays can be just that, providing us with a meaningful sense of celebration and community. But other times the holidays can feel painful, isolating, and dull.