The Christmas season has a way of magnifying what and who is missing. Everywhere we turn, people are celebrating “the most wonderful time of the year,” yet for those grieving, it can feel like the heaviest. The lights may sparkle, but our hearts don’t always shine the same way they once did. And the tension between what the world expects and what our souls can carry becomes especially real. One of the hardest parts of the holidays is figuring out how to handle invitations, ga

Our bodies carry the weight of loss too. Sometimes the heart’s ache is mirrored in aching muscles, a racing pulse, or a fatigue that feels bone-deep. Just as grief is more than one emotion there is a physical side of grief.

For many, New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration, reflection, and looking forward to a fresh start. But for those who are grieving through New Year’s, it can be one of the hardest times of the year. The pressure to feel joyful, hopeful, and optimistic can be overwhelming when the weight of loss still hangs heavy. Grief has a way of making time feel distorted. The holidays, which are supposed to be filled with cheer, often serve as stark reminders of who is no longer there. O