Ep 149: Friday Free Talk: Navigating the Holidays After Trauma & Loss

The holiday season can be hard for those who have experienced a loss this year. At a time of year that people are expected to automatically be happy and be cheery and bright-eyed, it can be painful to have to pretend to be enjoying yourself while you are dying inside. One mother described it as “a dark place of heartbreak and anger.” Through my work with Mothers’ who have experienced loss (or any kind of trauma), I have found that having a structure of mindsets to help you survive in high-stress situations is helpful. Blog: Bigger than You Approach Blog: Navigating the Holidays after Trauma and Loss